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Bitcoin: price today and performance
The price of bitcoin in dollars: today's price, performance and what moves it.
Performance of bitcoin
Returns of bitcoin
| Bitcoin (in dollars) | MSCI World (in euros) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | -23.9% | +17.4% |
| 3 years (a year) | +34.0% | +20.7% |
| 5 years (a year) | +6.3% | +11.6% |
| 10 years (a year) | +61.3% | +12.9% |
Monthly closes. Past returns do not guarantee future results. Data up to October 2026.
What it is
Bitcoin is the first cryptocurrency, created in 2009. It works without a central bank and its supply is capped at 21 million units; roughly every four years the amount of new coins created is halved (the “halving”).
What moves it
Risk appetite (it tends to move with the Nasdaq, but far more sharply), interest rates, regulation, big investors coming in through listed funds and the halving cycles. It is very volatile: it has fallen by more than 70%.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is bitcoin so volatile?
It has no earnings or cash flows to value it: its price depends only on what others are willing to pay.
What is the “halving”?
The halving, roughly every four years, of the new bitcoins created.
Is it regulated?
In the EU, the MiCA regulation covers firms providing crypto-asset services, but it does not protect you from price risk.
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General information with market data, not investment advice. Past returns do not guarantee future results.