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What is Bitcoin?

Bitcoin is a digital currency that runs on an open, global payment network no single company or government controls. It was released in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. Only 21 million bitcoin will ever exist, which is why it is often described as digital scarcity, and anyone with an internet connection can send, receive and hold it without asking a bank for permission. For the full picture, read our guide to what Bitcoin is and how it works.

How do I buy Bitcoin safely?

You can buy Bitcoin on Bitcoin.com in a few minutes: choose the amount, pay with a card or bank transfer, and the BTC lands in your wallet. Fees are shown up front before you confirm. To keep your purchase safe, stick to reputable providers, enable two factor authentication, and consider moving your coins to a self custodial wallet where only you control the keys. Moving coins on-chain costs a small Bitcoin network fee, separate from the purchase fee.

How does Bitcoin work?

Every Bitcoin transaction is broadcast to a worldwide network of computers and recorded on a shared public ledger called the blockchain. Miners group transactions into blocks and compete to confirm them, which secures the network and releases new bitcoin on a fixed, predictable schedule. Because thousands of independent participants hold a copy of the ledger, no one can quietly rewrite past transactions.

Is Bitcoin safe?

The Bitcoin network itself has run continuously since 2009 and has never been hacked. The real risk sits with how you store your coins: keep them in a wallet where you control the keys, enable every security feature offered, back up your recovery phrase offline, and never share it. Bitcoin's price is also volatile, so only invest what you can afford to lose.

How much is one Bitcoin worth?

Bitcoin's price is set by supply and demand on open markets, 24 hours a day. Supply is strictly limited and halves roughly every four years, while demand shifts with adoption and market conditions. You can follow the live price on this page. And you do not need to buy a whole coin: each Bitcoin divides into 100 million units called satoshis, so you can start with any amount.

What is a Bitcoin wallet?

A Bitcoin wallet stores the private keys that prove you own your coins; the coins themselves always live on the blockchain. A self custodial wallet like the Bitcoin.com Wallet gives you sole control of those keys, so no third party can freeze or spend your funds. Over 85 million wallets have been created with us since 2015.

How do I sell or cash out Bitcoin?

You can sell Bitcoin on Bitcoin.com and receive the proceeds to your bank account or card. Pick the amount, choose your payout method, and confirm. If you keep your coins in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, you can sell directly from the app as well.

Is Bitcoin.com legit?

Yes. Bitcoin.com has been a gateway to the Bitcoin economy since 2015. We operate this website, the Bitcoin.com Wallet app with more than 85 million wallets created and a 4.7 star App Store rating, and Bitcoin.com News, one of the most read crypto news publications. Millions of people use our tools every month.

What happens if I put $100 in Bitcoin?

You receive exactly $100 worth of bitcoin, minus the fee shown before you confirm, credited in satoshis — the fractional units every bitcoin divides into. From then on its value moves with the market: it can rise or fall, sometimes sharply, so treat any purchase as money you can afford to leave invested. Small purchases work exactly like large ones when you buy Bitcoin on Bitcoin.com.

Can I buy stock in Bitcoin?

Bitcoin is not a company, so there are no shares of Bitcoin itself. Regulated funds such as spot bitcoin ETFs track its price and can be held in a brokerage account, but you own a fund unit rather than bitcoin: it cannot be sent, spent, or held in your own wallet. Buying bitcoin directly gives you the actual asset, which you can self-custody and use.

Do I pay taxes when I sell Bitcoin?

In many countries, selling bitcoin for cash is a taxable event — and converting it to another cryptocurrency often is too — while simply holding usually is not. Rules and rates vary widely by country, so keep records of what you bought and sold and check your local regulations or a qualified tax professional. This answer is educational and not tax advice.

What if I had bought Bitcoin five years ago?

It depends heavily on the exact dates: bitcoin has historically moved in large multi-year cycles, with strong gains punctuated by drawdowns of 70% or more along the way. Past performance does not predict future returns. You can explore live and historical prices on our Bitcoin price page.