Bitcoin History Overview

Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency, has a fascinating history that began in 2009. This section provides an overview of the key milestones in Bitcoin's history.

Milestones

• 2009: Bitcoin was created by an unknown person or group using the name Satoshi Nakamoto.
• 2010: The first real-world transaction occurred when Laszlo Hanyecz purchased two pizzas for 10,000 BTC.
• 2011: Bitcoin reached $1 for the first time.
• 2013: Bitcoin reached $1,000 for the first time.
• 2017: Bitcoin reached an all-time high of nearly $20,000.
• 2021: Bitcoin reached another all-time high of over $68,000.

Interesting Facts

• Bitcoin's supply is capped at 21 million coins.
• Bitcoin uses a decentralized network called the blockchain to record transactions.
• Bitcoin is often referred to as "digital gold" due to its finite supply.

Bitcoin Blockchain

For more information on Bitcoin and its history, check out our Bitcoin Guide.