Bitcoin

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Where to buy
Price · USD
$81,542.00 ▼2.58%
Aggregated across markets · spot price
$83,927$80,938
Oct 14, 2026Oct 15, 2026
$84,434$80,372
Oct 8, 2026Oct 15, 2026
$87,702$74,471
Sep 15, 2026Oct 15, 2026
$88,546$60,853
Jul 17, 2026Oct 15, 2026
$118,794$55,351
Oct 16, 2025Oct 15, 2026

Price history: CoinGecko, refreshed daily (hourly points for the last 90 days). Hover or tap the chart for exact values.

Market cap
$1.64T
24h volume
$39.97B

What is Bitcoin?

How to buy Bitcoin

  1. 1

    Pick a regulated exchange

    Coinbase, Kraken, and Bitstamp are licensed in most major jurisdictions. River and Strike are Bitcoin-only alternatives.

  2. 2

    Verify your identity

    Most exchanges require government ID and proof of address. Expect 5–60 minutes for verification.

  3. 3

    Fund your account

    Bank transfer is cheapest; cards are fastest but carry 1.5–4% fees.

  4. 4

    Place your order

    A market order fills instantly at the best available price. A limit order lets you set the price you'll pay.

  5. 5

    Withdraw to self-custody

    Once you own more than you're comfortable losing on an exchange, move it to a hardware wallet.

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