Bitcoin is the most commonly known cryptocurrency. It’s a decentralized digital currency that is secure and private and can be used in transactions worldwide. It carries with it a number of pros and cons and is currently rather volatile.

In this section we discuss everything Bitcoin including how it works, what it’s worth, how you can “mine Bitcoin”, and more.

Bitcoin 2010 to June 2019

Here is a chart of Bitcoin since it started trading (so BTC 2010 – 2019). This can help you visualize how the recent run looks in comparison to the history of Bitcoin.

You Can Buy a Fraction of a Bitcoin

You don’t have to buy a whole Bitcoin to own Bitcoin, you can buy a fraction of a Bitcoin. You can own as little as 0.00000001 BTC (AKA 1 satoshi).