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Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $82,806 as of 12 Oct 2026, down 1.22% in the last 24 hours. Its market capitalisation is $1.66T, ranking #1 among all cryptocurrencies.
BTC Price Forecast
Model confidence HighAlgorithmic projection from 30-day drift & realized volatility (log-normal ±1σ bands), computed from 365-day daily closes. A statistical model, not a prediction or financial advice.
Smart Trade Setup
A rules-based plan built live from BTC's technicals, key levels & volatility — algorithmic & educational, not financial advice.
This setup is generated algorithmically from current indicators and price structure. Crypto is highly volatile and unpredictable — this is educational information, not financial advice or a recommendation to trade. Always do your own research and never risk more than you can afford to lose.
BTC Forecast & History Lab
Past performance and a forward statistical outlook — projection cone, seasonality and a strategy backtester.
Price Projection Cone
120 days history → 90-day statistical outlookDCA Backtest
weekly buys · last 12 monthsBacktest of past prices; forward figures are a statistical projection, not advice.
01 Bitcoin Price Today
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $82,806, down 1.22% over the past 24 hours. With a market capitalisation of $1.66T, Bitcoin ranks #1 among all cryptocurrencies. This snapshot reflects multi-source live data refreshed each cache cycle.
Performance
Scorecards
02 Bitcoin Price Chart & Technical Analysis
Bitcoin price history
| Month | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | $90,360 | — |
| Dec 2025 | $87,648 | -3.0% |
| Jan 2026 | $78,741 | -10.2% |
| Feb 2026 | $66,973 | -14.9% |
| Mar 2026 | $68,284 | +2.0% |
| Apr 2026 | $76,347 | +11.8% |
| May 2026 | $73,674 | -3.5% |
| Jun 2026 | $58,625 | -20.4% |
| Jul 2026 | $62,888 | +7.3% |
| Aug 2026 | $78,581 | +25.0% |
| Sep 2026 | $83,624 | +6.4% |
| Oct 2026 | $82,706 | -1.1% |
Month-end closing prices, last 12 months. Source: CoinGecko/Binance.
Recent price history (OHLC)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12 | $83,397 | $83,397 | $82,411 | $82,706 |
| Oct 12 | $83,992 | $83,992 | $83,285 | $83,397 |
| Oct 12 | $83,613 | $84,352 | $83,500 | $83,992 |
| Oct 12 | $83,773 | $84,027 | $83,462 | $83,613 |
| Oct 11 | $83,669 | $83,781 | $83,277 | $83,773 |
| Oct 11 | $83,909 | $84,199 | $83,573 | $83,669 |
| Oct 11 | $83,164 | $84,000 | $83,026 | $83,909 |
| Oct 11 | $83,025 | $83,203 | $82,975 | $83,164 |
| Oct 11 | $82,820 | $83,234 | $82,805 | $83,025 |
| Oct 11 | $82,988 | $83,151 | $82,819 | $82,820 |
| Oct 10 | $83,085 | $83,107 | $82,932 | $82,988 |
| Oct 10 | $83,049 | $83,173 | $82,968 | $83,085 |
| Oct 10 | $82,880 | $83,081 | $82,778 | $83,049 |
| Oct 10 | $82,807 | $82,952 | $82,781 | $82,880 |
Technical analysis
Key levels
Cross-asset correlations (90-day)
Pearson correlation of daily returns over the last 90 days (CoinGecko).
Halving countdown & cycle
| Halving | New reward | Cycle peak vs halving |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | 25 BTC | ~+9,200% |
| Jul 2016 | 12.5 BTC | ~+2,900% |
| May 2020 | 6.25 BTC | ~+650% |
| Apr 2024 | 3.125 BTC | ~+75% (ongoing) |
Countdown from live block height (mempool.space) at ~10-minute blocks. Past-cycle returns are historical and not indicative of future results.
03 Bitcoin On-Chain & Network Activity
Source: mempool.space (live Bitcoin network)
04 Bitcoin Institutional & ETF Activity
The Institutional layer tracks spot ETF flows, public-company treasury holdings, and institutional ownership trends — the demand signals that increasingly set the marginal price for assets like Bitcoin. This section is being wired to dedicated ETF and treasury data feeds; it will surface daily net flows, cumulative AUM, and the top corporate holders.
For ETF demand context now, see our ETF Flows dashboard and Treasury Holdings tracker.
05 Bitcoin Derivatives & Futures
Source: Binance Futures perpetual BTCUSDT · funding settles every 8 hours. Deeper dashboards: Funding Rates · Liquidations.
06 What Is Bitcoin?
About Bitcoin
Bitcoin (BTC) is a smart contract platform cryptocurrency ranked #1 by market capitalisation. It has a capped maximum supply of 21,000,000 BTC, of which 96% is already in circulation. BTC currently trades about 33% below its all-time high of $126,080. It launched around 2009-01-03.
Bitcoin (BTC) is the first and largest cryptocurrency, launched in January 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It runs on a decentralised proof-of-work network secured by miners worldwide, with a fixed maximum supply of 21 million coins and a programmed “halving” that cuts new issuance roughly every four years.
Bitcoin’s core proposition is censorship-resistant, permissionless money and a scarce, non-sovereign store of value — a thesis that has increasingly drawn institutional allocation through spot exchange-traded funds and corporate treasuries. Its price is driven by the interplay of fixed supply, halving-cycle dynamics, macro liquidity, and demand from both retail and institutional buyers.
Supply economics
- Circulating supply: 20,092,153 BTC
- Max supply: 21,000,000 BTC
- Issued to date: 95.7% of max supply
- Genesis date: 2009-01-03
Regulatory status
Regulatory treatment of Bitcoin varies by jurisdiction (US SEC, EU MiCA, UK FCA, Singapore MAS, Japan FSA, UAE VARA). The Market Periodical maintains per-jurisdiction status as part of our regulatory tracking. Always verify the current rules in your country before trading.
07 How to Buy Bitcoin
Markets & exchanges
| Exchange | Pair | Price | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|
| CoinUp.io | BTC/USDT | $84,654 | n/a |
| BTCC | BTC/USDT | $84,657 | n/a |
| Pionex | BTC/USDT | $84,656 | n/a |
| Azbit | BTC/USDT | $84,645 | n/a |
| Binance | BTC/USDT | $84,654 | n/a |
| KCEX | BTC/USDT | $84,657 | n/a |
| BloFin | BTC/USDT | $84,658 | n/a |
| Hotcoin | BTC/USDT | $84,657 | n/a |
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Compare BTC with peers
| Coin | Price | 24h | 7d | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ethereum ETH |
$2,532.16 | -0.01% | -6.18% | $309.17B |
 Tether USDT |
$0.999694 | +0.01% | 0.00% | $183.81B |
 BNB BNB |
$746.70 | -1.03% | -5.25% | $99.43B |
 XRP XRP |
$1.38 | -3.08% | -7.74% | $86.94B |
 USD Coin USDC |
$1.00 | +0.01% | +0.10% | $74.04B |
 Solana SOL |
$109.02 | -2.47% | -8.94% | $64.11B |
 Tron TRX |
$0.331000 | +0.12% | -1.63% | $31.44B |
 Figure Heloc FIGR_HELOC |
$1.02 | -0.50% | -0.28% | $23.93B |
08 Bitcoin Price Outlook & Sentiment
Risks
Bitcoin is a volatile, high-risk asset. Prices can move sharply on liquidity, regulation, macro conditions, and shifts in sentiment. Position sizing and risk management matter more than any single forecast.
Risk disclaimer. This page is informational, not financial advice. Crypto assets are volatile and your capital is at risk. Always do your own research.
09 Bitcoin FAQ & Related Coins
Bitcoin FAQ
What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is a decentralised digital currency that operates without a central bank, settled on a public proof-of-work blockchain. It is the oldest and largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation.
How many bitcoins will ever exist?
Bitcoin has a fixed maximum supply of 21 million coins. New supply is released to miners and cut in half roughly every four years in an event called the halving, making issuance increasingly scarce over time.
What is the Bitcoin halving?
The halving is a pre-programmed reduction in the block reward paid to miners, occurring about every 210,000 blocks (~4 years). It slows the rate of new bitcoin entering circulation and is a central part of Bitcoinu2019s monetary policy.
Is Bitcoin a safe investment?
No crypto asset is u201csafe.u201d Bitcoin is highly volatile and your capital is at risk. This page is informational only and not financial advice u2014 always do your own research and consider your risk tolerance.
Is Bitcoin a good investment?
Bitcoin (BTC) is a volatile, high-risk asset (ranked #1 by market capitalisation), currently trading at $82,806. Whether it suits you depends on your risk tolerance, time horizon and how it fits your wider portfolio. Never invest more than you can afford to lose. This is information, not financial advice.
Bitcoin price prediction: what could BTC be worth?
No one can reliably predict cryptocurrency prices. Its all-time high was $126,080, and BTC now trades about 33% below that level. Bitcoin's long-term value depends on adoption, liquidity, regulation and broad market cycles rather than any single forecast. Treat price targets you see elsewhere as speculation, not guarantees.
How do I buy Bitcoin?
Bitcoin (BTC) can be bought on major cryptocurrency exchanges that list it. Compare fees, security and supported regions, verify your account, deposit funds, then place a buy order for BTC. For larger holdings, consider moving coins to self-custody.
What determines the price of Bitcoin?
The BTC price is set by live supply and demand across exchanges, and moves with trading volume, liquidity, exchange flows, macro conditions, regulation and overall market sentiment.
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Data sources: CoinGecko, Binance, mempool.space, Alternative.me. Prices refresh each cache cycle. Last rendered 12 Oct 2026 16:01 UTC.