How much does 1 BTC cost today?

As of right now, 1 BTC costs $64,089.00 USD. The price is updated live from CoinGecko and changes throughout the day based on global trading activity.

How do I buy Bitcoin in Canada?

Canadians can buy Bitcoin on regulated Canadian exchanges such as Bitbuy, Newton, NDAX, Wealthsimple Crypto, and Shakepay. Bitcoin is also available on major international exchanges (Coinbase, Kraken, Binance) and as spot ETFs in some cases. Always confirm the platform is registered with the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) before depositing funds.

How is Bitcoin taxed in Canada?

In Canada, the CRA treats cryptocurrency as a commodity rather than a currency. Selling, trading, or spending Bitcoin triggers a capital gain or loss — 50% of which is taxable as income at your marginal rate. If you trade Bitcoin frequently or as a business, the CRA may treat profits as 100% taxable business income. Keep detailed records of every transaction, including date, amount, fair market value in CAD, and counterparty.

Is Bitcoin a good investment?

This page does not provide investment advice. Bitcoin is a volatile asset — historical price swings have included gains and losses of more than 50% within single calendar years. Before investing, understand your time horizon, risk tolerance, and only invest what you can afford to lose. Consider using our DCA Simulator to test how dollar-cost-averaging into Bitcoin would have performed historically.

Bitcoin uses a Proof of Work (SHA-256) consensus mechanism, so it cannot be staked directly in the same way as proof-of-stake coins like Ethereum or Solana. Some platforms offer "earn" or lending products that pay yield on Bitcoin, but these carry counterparty risk.

Bitcoin Price (BTC)

Rank #1 by market cap

            $64,089.00
        

24H Change -2.89%

7D Change -13.61%

Market Cap $1.28T

24H Volume $60.30B

24H High $67,376.00

24H Low $61,557.00

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About Bitcoin

The original cryptocurrency and the largest by market capitalization.

Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer digital currency invented in 2008 by an anonymous developer using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. It runs on a decentralized network of computers worldwide and uses a consensus mechanism called proof-of-work to validate transactions without any central authority. Bitcoin is the largest and most widely-traded cryptocurrency on the planet, and the only one supported by every major exchange.

Bitcoin is used primarily as a store of value — often called "digital gold" — and as a hedge against inflation in countries with weak currencies. A growing number of merchants accept it directly, and major payment networks like Visa, PayPal, and Cash App allow customers to buy and hold Bitcoin. Institutional adoption has grown rapidly: spot Bitcoin ETFs are available in Canada (since 2021) and the US (since January 2024).

Key facts

Category	Currency / Store of Value
Launched	2009
Consensus	Proof of Work (SHA-256)
Supply	Capped at 21 million BTC. New coins issued via mining; issuance halves every ~4 years.
Founder	Satoshi Nakamoto (pseudonymous)
Official site	https://bitcoin.org
Whitepaper	Read the whitepaper