Bitcoin (BTC)

$78,637.00+0.26%
Market Cap: $1.57T
24h Volume: $18.21B

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Bitcoin is the world's first and largest cryptocurrency. Launched in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto, it runs on a public blockchain with no central authority — no bank, no government, no single point of control. Over fifteen years later, it remains the benchmark for the entire crypto market.

The BTC price moves the whole market. When Bitcoin rises or falls sharply, most other crypto assets follow — making it the most closely tracked indicator in the industry.

How Bitcoin Works

Bitcoin uses a network of miners who confirm transactions and record them on a shared public ledger — the blockchain. Every entry is permanent and verifiable. The total supply is fixed at 21 million BTC, with no mechanism to increase it.

Every four years, the Bitcoin halving reduces the mining reward by 50%, slowing the rate at which new coins enter circulation. This programmatic scarcity is the foundation of Bitcoin's value proposition as a long-term store of value.

What Bitcoin Is Used For

Value preservation. Many investors hold BTC as a long-term asset — comparable to gold in function, but digital and transferable globally without physical custody.

International transfers. Bitcoin transactions settle in minutes with no bank intermediaries and no processing delays.

Trading and speculation. The BTC/USD pair generates the highest trading volume of any cryptocurrency pair worldwide. Traders analyze the bitcoin chart to identify price trends, support levels, and entry points.

Portfolio foundation. Bitcoin serves as the primary holding in most crypto portfolios — the most liquid and most established digital asset in the market.

Buy Bitcoin on EIDEX

EIDEX is a regulated bitcoin exchange with fees starting at 0.1%. Clients can acquire BTC directly with rubles via the P2P module, verify live rates through the built-in bitcoin converter, and monitor the BTC price in real time on the integrated bitcoin chart.

BTC trading is accessible via the web platform and the Telegram Mini App.

FAQ
What is Bitcoin?

Bitcoin is the first decentralized cryptocurrency, launched in 2009. It runs on a public blockchain with no central authority — transactions are validated by a global network of miners, and the ledger is permanent and tamper-proof.

How do I buy Bitcoin?

On EIDEX, you can purchase BTC directly with rubles via the P2P module or swap from another cryptocurrency at market rate. Register an account, complete identity verification, and fund your balance to get started.

What is Bitcoin used for?

BTC is used as a long-term store of value, a cross-border payment tool that bypasses traditional banking, and one of the most actively traded assets in global markets. Many investors hold it as a hedge against fiat currency inflation.

Is investing in Bitcoin safe?

Bitcoin is highly volatile and carries real financial risk — prices can swing dramatically in short periods. That said, it is the most liquid, widely studied, and longest-standing cryptocurrency available. Only invest what you can afford to lose.

What is the Bitcoin halving?

The halving is a protocol-level event that cuts the block reward paid to miners in half, occurring roughly every four years. It reduces the rate at which new BTC enters circulation. The total supply is capped at 21 million coins — no exceptions.

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