bitcoin
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Often Bitcoin the first widely established cryptocurrency, which uses state-of-the-art cryptography, can be issued in any fractional denomination, and has a decentralized distribution system.
Increasing numbers of stores and online businesses accept Bitcoin.
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a single unit of bitcoin, the first widely established cryptocurrency.
The value of a bitcoin has sometimes surpassed the value of an ounce of gold.
Usage
What's the difference between bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and digital currency? See digital currency ( def. ).
Etymology
Origin of bitcoin
First recorded in 2005–10; bit 3 ( def. ) + coin
Example Sentences
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Strategy’s business model involves issuing debt and equity to buy Bitcoin and grow its crypto holdings per share.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Concerns over the slow progress of the Clarity Act in Congress and a $205 million Bitcoin transfer by Trump Media contributed to market unease.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Another unorthodox fund is the Nicholas Bitcoin and Treasuries AfterDark ETF, which began trading in April.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Some observers in the crypto community saw the move as Trump Media trimming its Bitcoin holdings, likely at a significant loss.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Bitcoin is down 0.4% to $76,554, according to LSEG.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
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