Bitcoin History

Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency, has a fascinating history that has shaped the landscape of digital finance. Here's a brief overview of some key milestones in Bitcoin's history.

2009: Bitcoin was created by an anonymous person or group of people using the name Satoshi Nakamoto. The first Bitcoin transaction took place on January 3, 2009.
2010: The first real-world purchase using Bitcoin was made when Laszlo Hanyecz bought two pizzas for 10,000 BTC.
2011: Bitcoin's value began to rise significantly, reaching $1 for the first time in June.
2013: Bitcoin reached a new high of $1,100.
2017: Bitcoin experienced a major bull run, reaching an all-time high of nearly $20,000 in December.
2021: Bitcoin continued its upward trend, reaching new all-time highs multiple times.

For more information on Bitcoin's history, check out our Bitcoin Basics guide.

Bitcoin Milestones

2009: Bitcoin is created.
2010: The first real-world purchase using Bitcoin is made.
2011: Bitcoin's value begins to rise significantly.
2013: Bitcoin reaches $1,100.
2017: Bitcoin experiences a major bull run.
2021: Bitcoin reaches new all-time highs.