Bitcoin Price

Bitcoin Price refers to the current value of Bitcoin (BTC) in the global cryptocurrency market. As the first and most prominent digital currency, Bitcoin's price is a significant indicator of the overall health of the cryptocurrency market. It is determined by supply and demand dynamics, influenced by factors such as market sentiment, regulatory news, technological advancements, and macroeconomic trends. Bitcoin's price is also closely watched by traditional finance professionals, given its potential as a digital asset and a hedge against inflation. It's traded on various cryptocurrency exchanges, including Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken.

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Bitcoin Futures Open Sees Price Spike, CBOE Crash

The CBOE's website became unavailable just as it launched its first bitcoin futures contracts on Sunday.

By Stan HigginsDec 11, 2017

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The Price of Bitcoin Has Stayed Above $760 for 7 Days

Bitcoin prices managed to reach one week above $760 early on 14th December. During this seven-day period, these prices reached a 2016 high of $788.49.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIDec 14, 2016

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