Bitcoin (BTC) price today
Bitcoin is trading at $78,218.70, +0.48% over the last 24 hours.
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Bitcoin
BTCUSD · Updated Nov 2, 2026, 06:09 AM UTC
$78,218.70
+0.48%
BTC key statistics
- Price
- $78,218.70
- 24h change
- 372.61 (+0.48%)
- Open
- $77,846.09
- High
- $78,762.30
- Low
- $77,499.00
- Previous close
- $77,846.09
- 30-day range
- $77,180.42 - $86,530.00
Bitcoin price performance
BTC is down 29.2% over the past year, and its highest close since Nov 1, 2025 was $110,540.68 on Nov 2, 2025 and its lowest was $58,624.71 on Jun 30, 2026. The current price is 29.2% below that high. Over the last month it moved an average of 1.15% per day.
| 7 days | 30 days | 90 days | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.24% | -7.71% | +22.01% | -29.24% |
Based on daily closing prices in US dollars. Past performance does not predict future returns.
About Bitcoin
Bitcoin is the first and largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Launched in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, it runs on a proof-of-work blockchain with a fixed supply of 21 million coins, which is why it is often described as digital gold.
- Launched
- January 2009
- Created by
- Satoshi Nakamoto
- Consensus
- Proof of work
- Maximum supply
- 21,000,000 BTC
- Block time
- About 10 minutes
What moves the Bitcoin price?
- Demand from spot Bitcoin ETFs and institutional buyers.
- The halving, which cuts new supply in half roughly every four years.
- Interest rates and the US dollar: Bitcoin tends to rise when money is cheap.
- Regulation and news about major exchanges.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of Bitcoin (BTC) today?+
Bitcoin is trading at $78,218.70, +0.48% over the last 24 hours. Sonic Wallet updates this price every hour.
What is BTC's trading range today?+
BTC has traded between $77,499.00 and $78,762.30 after opening at $77,846.09.
How has Bitcoin performed over the last 30 days?+
Over the last 30 days BTC closed between $77,180.42 and $86,530.00, a change of -7.16%.
What is Bitcoin's 52-week high and low?+
BTC's highest daily close in the past 52 weeks was $110,540.68 on Nov 2, 2025, and its lowest was $58,624.71 on Jun 30, 2026. Over the year it has returned -29.24%.
What affects the price of Bitcoin?+
The main factors are: demand from spot Bitcoin ETFs and institutional buyers; the halving, which cuts new supply in half roughly every four years; interest rates and the US dollar: Bitcoin tends to rise when money is cheap; regulation and news about major exchanges.
What is the maximum supply of Bitcoin?+
The maximum supply of Bitcoin is 21,000,000 BTC. No more can ever be created.
Is Bitcoin a good investment?+
That depends on your goals, time horizon and risk tolerance. Bitcoin is volatile and can lose a large share of its value quickly, so many investors keep crypto to a small part of a diversified portfolio. This page is information, not financial advice.
How can I buy Bitcoin?+
You can buy Bitcoin with a Sonic Wallet account. Sign up, add funds, then search for BTC on the trade page to place a buy order in US dollars. Crypto markets trade 24/7.
Guides to Bitcoin and crypto investing
- What Is Bitcoin? The Whitepaper, Supply and Risks
- How to Buy Bitcoin: Routes, Fees and First Steps
- Bitcoin Halving Explained: Dates, Supply and Miners
- Bitcoin ETF vs Bitcoin: Fees, Custody and Taxes
- Bitcoin Drawdowns History: Every Fall of 50% or More
- Crypto Investing for Beginners: Risks, Custody, Taxes