$BTC The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has seen remarkable growth against the US dollar (USD) since its creation in 2009. Below is a summary of its historical evolution:
2009-2010: Bitcoin was launched in 2009 with virtually no value. In 2010, the first known commercial transaction took place when a programmer bought two pizzas for 10,000 BTC, valuing each Bitcoin at approximately $0.0025 USD.
2011: Bitcoin reached parity with the dollar in February 2011 and continued its rise, reaching around $31 USD in June, before falling back.
2013: The price of Bitcoin surpassed $1,000 USD for the first time in November 2013, driven by an increase in adoption and media coverage.
2017: Bitcoin experienced explosive growth, reaching an all-time high of around $19,000 USD in December 2017, before a significant correction.
2020-2021: During the COVID-19 pandemic, Bitcoin established itself as a store of value for some investors, surpassing $60,000 USD in April 2021.
2024: In November 2024, following Donald Trump's re-election, Bitcoin hit a new all-time high, surpassing $90,000 USD for the first time.
To visualize this evolution, you can consult interactive charts on platforms such as TradingView or CoinMarketCap, which show the price history of Bitcoin against the US dollar.
It is important to note that the cryptocurrency market is highly volatile, and the value of Bitcoin can fluctuate significantly in short periods.
