BTCUSD · USD per token
$79,890.99+0.27%- Previous close
- 79,676.33
- Session low
- 79,480.93
- Session high
- 80,134.70
- 52-week low
- 57,747.77
- 52-week high
- 126,198.07
What you’re looking at.
Bitcoin is a digital asset recorded on a decentralized network. Owning a token is different from owning shares in a company: it does not provide a contractual claim on company earnings.
Why it matters.
Digital assets appear frequently in market news, but understanding how a network works is separate from assessing the price and risk of its token. Custody and access deserve as much attention as the quote.
What this number cannot tell you.
Digital-asset prices can change sharply, trading occurs outside stock-market hours, and quotes can differ across venues. Custody failures, scams, liquidity problems, and technology risks can cause substantial or complete loss.
A question worth asking.
Who controls access, what protections apply, and how would a complete loss affect my goals?