Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)
Bitcoin Return vs. S&P
| 1 Year | 5 Year | 5 Year Annualized | Since IPO |
|---|
Bitcoin Company Info
Bitcoin is a decentralized cryptocurrency that uses peer-to-peer technology and a blockchain to record transactions. It was created by Satoshi Nakamoto and the first block was mined on January 3, 2009. Bitcoin transactions are recorded on a blockchain, which is a distributed ledger that can be accessed by anyone to verify transactions. Transactions are verified by miners, who are rewarded with a set amount of Bitcoin and transaction fees. The supply of Bitcoin is limited to 21 million coins and it is divisible to eight decimal places. A wallet is needed to use Bitcoin and it consists of a public key, which is used to send and receive payments, and a private key, which is used to control the wallet. Bitcoin can be used for a variety of purposes, including everyday transactions, as a store of value, or for investment.
News & Analysis
What to Invest in: How to Use Your Money to Make Money
How Does Bitcoin Mining Work?
You could earn your own Bitcoin by mining it, but actually making money this way is easier said than done.
Cathie Wood Just Doubled Down on Her $1 Million Price Forecast for Bitcoin. Is She Right?
Does Robert Kiyosaki's Bullish 2025 Bitcoin Prediction Make Sense?
Check out how the "Rich Dad Poor Dad" author's generous price targets align with Bitcoin's active catalysts.
Could Bitcoin Be Your Ticket to Becoming a Millionaire by 2040?
Bitcoin may be controversial, but there's no denying what it has done for long-term holders.
1 Top Cryptocurrency to Buy Before It Soars 1,477%, According to Cathie Wood
Should You Buy the Bitcoin Dip?
Should You Buy Bitcoin While It's Under $100,000?
Podcast Episodes
Investors Look Back at 2024
The S&P 500 had a great year.
Bitcoin Breaks $2 Trillion
The crypto bulls were right. Bitcoin's market cap is now about the size of Alphabet's.
Crypto Enthusiasm Continues
Investors need to stop and think.
Digging Crypto With Author Zeke Faux
While the storylines in crypto have gone quieter, coin prices have not.
Premium Investing Services
Invest better with The Motley Fool. Get stock recommendations, portfolio guidance, and more from The Motley Fool's premium services.