#bitcoinrate Bitcoin's price has been on a wild ride since its inception in 2009. Here are some key milestones:
- *2009*: Bitcoin was valued at $0.00099, with the first recorded transaction being 5,050 BTC for $5.02.
- *2010*: Price remained below $1, with a notable transaction of 10,000 BTC for two pizzas (worth $25 at the time).
- *2011*: Surpassed $1, reaching $32 in June.
- *2013*: Broke $1,000, peaking at $1,151.
- *2017*: Skyrocketed to $19,783, driven by ICO boom and mainstream adoption.
- *2020*: Rose strongly, reaching $28,900 due to COVID-19 and halving.
- *2021*: Hit an all-time high of $69,000, with El Salvador adopting Bitcoin as legal tender.
- *2024*: Surpassed $100,000, driven by ETF approvals and Trump presidency.
- *2025*: Reached $124,531, with new all-time highs.
- *2026 (current)*: Trading around $69,526.04 ¹ ² ³.
Bitcoin's price is known for its volatility, with significant fluctuations over the years.