{"id":151,"date":"2024-11-11T16:54:04","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T16:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wyoming420online.com\/?page_id=151"},"modified":"2024-11-11T16:54:04","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T16:54:04","slug":"what-its-a-bitcoin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wyoming420online.com\/index.php\/what-its-a-bitcoin\/","title":{"rendered":"What its a Bitcoin"},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=\"article--sc_1-0\" class=\"comp article--sc article mntl-article mntl-article--three-column sc-ad-container right-rail\" data-rail-bp=\"mntl-bp-md\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article-body_1-0\" class=\"comp article-body mntl-block\" data-contain-tooltips=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block article-body-content\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"80\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"0\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"90\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"1\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[300, 1, 1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\">What Is Bitcoin?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">Bitcoin (BTC) is a cryptocurrency (a virtual currency) designed to act as money and a form of payment outside the control of any one person, group, or entity. This removes the need for trusted third-party involvement (e.g., a mint or bank) in financial transactions.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">Bitcoin was introduced to the public in 2009 by an anonymous developer or group of developers using the name Satoshi Nakamoto. It has since become the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/tech\/how-much-worlds-money-bitcoin\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">most well-known and largest cryptocurrency<\/a>\u00a0in the world. Its popularity has inspired the development of many other cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">Read on to learn more about the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/c\/cryptocurrency.asp\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">cryptocurrency<\/a>\u00a0that started it all\u2014the history behind it, how to buy it, mine it, and what it can be used for.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-callout mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-whatyouneedtoknow\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Bitcoin is the end product of the work of many people, but it is generally accepted that Satoshi Nakamoto created it and introduced it in 2008.<\/li>\n<li>Bitcoin is the public blockchain used to create and manage the cryptocurrency of the same name.<\/li>\n<li>Bitcoin mining is the race between miners to hash specific values and other block information to find the solution to a hashing problem and add a block to the blockchain. The winning miner is rewarded with bitcoins.<\/li>\n<li>Bitcoin can be used by speculators, investors for investing purposes, and consumers for purchases or value exchange.<\/li>\n<li>There are many risks involved with investing in and using bitcoins, including volatility, fraud, and theft.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block-image inline-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" class=\"universal-image__image lazyloadwait lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/thmb\/Lbujk10iBtBntEl9t8ES963hjK0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/bitcoin-4a77cbed13064596b35f46d2861ab187.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, 750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/thmb\/Utic15gCYTPLXyKwvVwCYtFgm3A=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/bitcoin-4a77cbed13064596b35f46d2861ab187.jpg 750w\" alt=\"Bitcoin (BTC): A cryptocurrency, a virtual currency designed to act as money and a form of payment outside the control of any one person, group, or entity, and thus removing the need for third-party involvement in financial transactions.\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/thmb\/Lbujk10iBtBntEl9t8ES963hjK0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/bitcoin-4a77cbed13064596b35f46d2861ab187.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/thmb\/Utic15gCYTPLXyKwvVwCYtFgm3A=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/bitcoin-4a77cbed13064596b35f46d2861ab187.jpg 750w\" data-sizes=\"750px\" data-expand=\"300\" data-hi-res-src=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/thmb\/Lbujk10iBtBntEl9t8ES963hjK0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/bitcoin-4a77cbed13064596b35f46d2861ab187.jpg\" data-tracking-container=\"true\" data-img-lightbox=\"true\" data-click-tracked=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption type--mouse figure-caption figure-article-caption\">Investopedia \/ Julie Bang<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span id=\"toc-understanding-bitcoin\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\">Understanding Bitcoin<\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">In August 2008, the domain name Bitcoin.org was\u00a0registered. It was created by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/s\/satoshi-nakamoto.asp\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Satoshi Nakamoto<\/a>\u00a0and Martti Malmi, who worked with the anonymous Nakamoto to develop Bitcoin.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger wrapped\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-20\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">How Bitcoin Started<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">In October 2008, Nakamoto\u00a0announced to the cryptography mailing list at metzdowd.com: &#8220;I&#8217;ve been working on a new electronic cash system that&#8217;s fully peer-to-peer, with no trusted third party.&#8221;\u00a0The now-famous white paper published on Bitcoin.org, entitled &#8220;Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System,&#8221; would become the Magna Carta for how Bitcoin operates today.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger wrapped\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-37\">2<\/span><span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger wrapped\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-27\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"native_1-0\" class=\"comp native mm-ads-native \" data-right-rail-index=\"3\">\n<div id=\"mm-ads-native__adunit_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-ads-native__adunit mm-ads-gpt-dynamic-adunit mm-ads-gpt-adunit scads-to-load gpt native dynamic js-lazy-ad is-requested\">\n<div id=\"native\" class=\"wrapper\" data-type=\"native\" data-pos=\"native\" data-priority=\"4\" data-sizes=\"[[1, 3],&quot;fluid&quot;]\" data-rtb=\"false\" data-wait-for-third-party=\"false\" data-targeting=\"{}\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">First Block<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">On Jan. 3, 2009, the first Bitcoin block was\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/b\/bitcoin-mining.asp\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">mined<\/a>. Called Block 0, it is also known as the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/news\/what-genesis-block-bitcoin-terms\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"2\">genesis block<\/a>\u00a0and contains the text: &#8220;The Times 03\/Jan\/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks,&#8221; perhaps proof that the block was mined on or after that date.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger wrapped\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-11\">4<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">Rewards<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">Bitcoin rewards are\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/bitcoin-halving-4843769\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">halved<\/a>\u00a0every 210,000 blocks. For example, the block reward was 50 new bitcoins in 2009. On May 11, 2020, the third halving occurred, bringing the reward for each block down to 6.25 bitcoins. The fourth halving occurred in April 2024 and lowered the reward to 3.125 bitcoins. The next halving should happen in mid-2028 and reduce the reward to 1.5625 BTC.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">Denominations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">One bitcoin is divisible to eight decimal places (100 millionths of one bitcoin), and this smallest unit is referred to as a satoshi.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-callout mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-important\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>On Jan. 8, 2009, the first version of the\u00a0Bitcoin\u00a0software was\u00a0announced\u00a0to the Cryptography Mailing List, and on Jan. 9, 2009, Block 1\u00a0was mined, and\u00a0bitcoin mining began.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger wrapped\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-48\">5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span id=\"toc-bitcoins-blockchain-technology\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\">Bitcoin&#8217;s Blockchain Technology<\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">Bitcoin as a form of digital currency isn&#8217;t hard to understand. For example, if you own a bitcoin, you can use your cryptocurrency wallet to send smaller portions of that bitcoin as payment for goods or services. By contrast, the way Bitcoin\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/news\/how-bitcoin-works\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">actually works<\/a>\u00a0is very complex.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">Blockchain<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">A blockchain is a distributed ledger, a shared database of information that is chained together via cryptographic techniques. &#8220;Distributed&#8221; means that it is stored on many computers rather than on a centralized server, as is typical of data storage.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">A network of automated programs installed on these computers maintains the blockchain and performs the functions necessary for it to operate.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">A block on a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/b\/blockchain.asp\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">blockchain<\/a>\u00a0is a file that contains a block header, transaction counter, and the transactions recorded in the block. The transaction counter lists how many transactions are in the block, while the block header is made up of several elements:<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li><strong>Software version<\/strong>: Which version the blockchain is running (sometimes called the magic number)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Previous block hash<\/strong>: The encrypted information from the previous block<\/li>\n<li><strong>Merkle root<\/strong>: A single hash (encrypted information) that contains all the hashed information from previous transactions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Timestamp<\/strong>: The date and time the block was opened<\/li>\n<li><strong>Difficulty target<\/strong>: The current network difficulty problem miners are attempting to solve for<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nonce<\/strong>: Short for &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/n\/nonce.asp\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">number used once<\/a>,&#8221; which is used to solve the mining problem and open the block.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">As noted, each block contains the hashed information of the previous block. This creates a chain of encrypted blocks (files) that contain information from all previous blocks, going back to the first block of the blockchain.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">Encryption<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">Bitcoin uses the SHA-256 hashing algorithm to encrypt (hash) the data stored in the blocks on the blockchain. Simply put, transaction data stored in a block is encrypted into a 256-bit (64-digit) hexadecimal number. That number contains all the transaction data and information linked to the blocks before that block.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-callout mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-note\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block no-title\"><\/h3>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>While the data in a block is encrypted and used in the next block, the block is not inaccessible or non-readable. The hash is used in the next block, then its hash is used in the next, and so on, but all blocks can be read. This makes it so blocks cannot be changed without changing all other blocks and ensures anyone can audit the blockchain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span id=\"toc-how-to-buy-bitcoin\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\">How To Buy Bitcoin<\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">If you don&#8217;t want to mine bitcoin, you can buy it using a cryptocurrency exchange. Most people will be unable to purchase an entire BTC because of its price, but you can buy portions of one BTC on these exchanges in fiat currency, such as U.S. dollars.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_49-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_50-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">For example, you can buy bitcoin on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/tech\/coinbase-what-it-and-how-do-you-use-it\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Coinbase<\/a>\u00a0by creating and funding an account using your bank account, credit card, or debit card. The following video explains more about buying bitcoin.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_51-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_52-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-inlinevideo mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo mntl-block has-details inline-video\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video_1-0\" class=\"jwplayer jw-reset jw-state-idle jw-stretch-uniform jw-flag-aspect-mode jw-skin-mantle jw-breakpoint-3 jw-floating-dismissible jw-keep-thumbnail jw-flag-user-inactive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"application\" aria-label=\"Video Player\" aria-describedby=\"jw-mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video_1-0-shortcuts-tooltip-explanation\">\n<div class=\"jw-aspect jw-reset\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"jw-wrapper jw-reset\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jw-contract-trigger\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jw-top jw-reset\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"jw-aspect jw-reset\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"jw-media jw-reset\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"jw-preview jw-reset\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"jw-controls-backdrop jw-reset\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"jw-overlays jw-reset\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video_1-0_jwpsrv\" class=\"jw-plugin jw-reset\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video_1-0_bidding\" class=\"jw-plugin jw-reset\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video_1-0_inference\" class=\"jw-plugin jw-reset\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video_1-0_googima\" class=\"jw-plugin jw-reset jw-plugin-googima jw-ad-linear\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video_1-0_ad\" class=\"jw-ads-view\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jw-hidden-accessibility\"><span class=\"jw-time-update\" aria-live=\"assertive\">0 seconds of 4 minutes, 24 seconds<\/span><span class=\"jw-volume-update\" aria-live=\"assertive\">Volume 75%<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"jw-controls jw-reset\">\n<div class=\"jw-display jw-reset\">\n<div class=\"jw-display-container jw-reset\">\n<div class=\"jw-display-controls jw-reset\">\n<div class=\"jw-display-icon-container jw-display-icon-display jw-reset\">\n<div class=\"jw-icon jw-icon-display jw-button-color jw-reset\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Play\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jw-nextup-container jw-reset\">\n<div class=\"jw-nextup jw-background-color jw-reset\">\n<div class=\"jw-nextup-tooltip jw-reset\">\n<div class=\"jw-nextup-body jw-reset\">\n<div class=\"jw-nextup-header jw-reset\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"jw-nextup-title jw-reset-text\" dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"jw-nextup-duration jw-reset\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"jw-icon jw-nextup-close jw-reset\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"afs_ads ad-placement\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4 id=\"mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__title mntl-text-block\">How to Buy Bitcoin<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_53-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"toc-how-to-mine-bitcoin\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_54-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\">How To Mine Bitcoin<\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_55-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">A variety of hardware and software can be used to mine bitcoin. When the Bitcoin blockchain was first released, it was possible to mine it competitively on a personal computer. However, as it became more popular, more miners joined the network, which lowered the chances of being the one to solve the hash.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_56-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_57-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">You can still use your personal computer as a miner if it has newer hardware, but the chances of solving a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/h\/hash.asp\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">hash<\/a>\u00a0individually using a home computer are minuscule.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_58-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_59-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">This is because you&#8217;re competing with a network of miners that generate around 600 quintillion hashes (as of May 15, 2024) per second. Machines\u2014called Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) built specifically for mining\u2014can generate more than 400 trillion hashes per second. In contrast, a computer with the latest hardware hashes around 100 megahashes per second (100 million).<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger wrapped\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-39\">6<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_60-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_61-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">Options for Successful Mining<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_62-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">There are two hardware options available for Bitcoin mining and several software options.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_63-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_64-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>1.<\/strong>\u00a0You can use your existing computer and mining software compatible with Bitcoin software and join a mining pool. Mining pools are groups of miners that combine their computational power to compete with large ASIC mining farms.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_65-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_66-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">There are\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/news\/how-get-established-cryptocurrency-miner\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">many mining programs<\/a>\u00a0to choose from and pools you can join. Two of the most well-known programs are CGMiner and BFGMiner. Some of the most popular pools are Foundry Digital, Antpool, F2Pool, ViaBTC, and Binance.com.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_67-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_68-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>2.<\/strong>\u00a0If you have the financial means, you could purchase an ASIC miner. You can generally find a new one for around $10,000, but used ones are also sold by miners as they upgrade their systems. There are some significant costs, such as electricity and cooling, to consider if you purchase one or more ASICs. Keep in mind using one or two ASICs is still no guarantee of rewards as you&#8217;re competing with businesses with large mining farms of tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of ASICs. For example, bitcoin mining firm CleanSpark ordered 100,000 ASICs from Bitmain in April 2024.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger wrapped\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-49\">7<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_69-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_70-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-callout mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_71-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-tip\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>You can increase your chances of being rewarded bitcoins by joining a pool, but rewards are significantly decreased because they are shared. When\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/tech\/how-choose-cryptocurrency-mining-pool\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">choosing a pool<\/a>, it&#8217;s important to make sure to find out how it pays out rewards, what any fees might be, and to read some mining pool reviews.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span id=\"toc-how-to-use-bitcoin\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_72-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\">How To Use Bitcoin<\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_73-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">Bitcoin was initially designed and released as a peer-to-peer payment method. However, its use cases are growing due to its increasing value, competition from other blockchains and cryptocurrencies, and developments on blockchains that process information for the Bitcoin blockchain.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_74-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_75-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">Payment<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_76-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">Bitcoin is accepted as a means of payment for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/buy-with-crypto-6542628\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">goods and services<\/a>\u00a0at many merchants, retailers, and stores.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_77-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_78-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">Brick-and-mortar stores that accept cryptocurrencies will generally display a sign that says &#8220;Bitcoin Accepted Here.&#8221; The transactions can be handled with the requisite hardware terminal or wallet address through QR codes and touchscreen apps. An online business can easily accept bitcoin by adding this payment option to its other online payment options: credit cards, PayPal, etc.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_79-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_80-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">To use your bitcoin, you need to have a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/best-crypto-software-wallets-5220762\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">cryptocurrency wallet<\/a>. Wallets are your blockchain interface and can hold the private keys to the bitcoins that you own. These keys must be entered when you&#8217;re conducting a transaction.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_81-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_82-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">Investing and Speculating<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_83-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">Investors and speculators became interested in bitcoin as it grew in popularity. Between 2009 and 2017, cryptocurrency exchanges emerged that facilitated bitcoin sales and purchases. Prices began to rise, and demand slowly grew until 2017, when its price broke $1,000.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_84-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_85-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">Many people believed bitcoin prices would keep climbing and began buying\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/tech\/what-will-happen-bitcoin-next-decade\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">bitcoin as long-term investments<\/a>.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/t\/trader.asp\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"2\">Traders<\/a>\u00a0began using cryptocurrency exchanges to make short-term trades, and the market took off.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger wrapped\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-33\">8<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_86-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_87-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">After reaching a high of about $69,000 in November 2021, bitcoin&#8217;s price crashed in 2022. In March 2022, it was as high as $47,454, but by November, it was $15,731. It then recovered in 2023, seeing a price as high as $31,474 before dropping back below $30,000.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_88-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_89-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">In early 2024, bitcoin&#8217;s price jumped into the mid $40,000s as expectations grew for Bitcoin Spot ETFs&#8217; approval. By mid-February 2024, after the ETFs were approved, bitcoin&#8217;s price climbed to more than $50,000.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger wrapped\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-46\">9<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_90-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_91-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">Bitcoin prices tend to follow stock market trends because bitcoin is treated the same way that investors treat other investments. However, bitcoin price movements are greatly exaggerated and sometimes are prone to movements of thousands of dollars. Many bitcoin investors tend to &#8220;trade the news,&#8221; as demonstrated by the fluctuations that occur whenever there is a significant news event.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_92-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_93-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-callout mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_94-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-note\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block no-title\"><\/h3>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<p>Bitcoin&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/articles\/forex\/121815\/bitcoins-price-history.asp\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">all-time high\u00a0price<\/a>\u00a0is $73,794, reached on March 14, 2024.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span id=\"toc-risks-of-investing-in-bitcoin\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_95-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\">Risks of Investing in Bitcoin<\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_96-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">Bitcoin had a price of $7,167.52 on Dec. 31, 2019, and a year later, it had appreciated more than 300% to $28,984.98. It continued to surge in the first half of 2021, trading at a record high of $69,000 in November 2021. It then fell over the next few months to hover around $40,000.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger wrapped\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-18\">10<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_97-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_98-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">As a result of such price movements, many people purchase bitcoin for its investment value rather than its ability to act as a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/m\/mediumofexchange.asp\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">medium of exchange<\/a>. However, the lack of guaranteed value and its digital nature mean its purchase and use carry several inherent risks.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_99-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_100-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">In fact, many investor alerts issued by the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/s\/sec.asp\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/f\/finra.asp\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"2\">Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)<\/a>, and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/c\/consumer-financial-protection-bureau-cfpb.asp\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"3\">Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)<\/a>\u00a0concern bitcoin investing.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_101-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_102-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">Here are some of the risks that you&#8217;re exposed to when trading or investing in bitcoin:<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_103-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_104-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li><strong>Regulatory risk<\/strong>: The continuous battle between cryptocurrency-related projects and regulators makes longevity and liquidity an unknown. As of May 2024, bitcoin is not considered a security by the authorities, but that stance could change in the future.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Security risk<\/strong>: Most individuals who own and use bitcoin have not acquired their tokens through mining operations. Rather, they buy and sell bitcoin and other digital currencies on popular cryptocurrency exchanges. These exchanges are entirely digital and are at risk from hackers, malware, and operational glitches.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Insurance risk<\/strong>: Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are not insured by the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/s\/sipc.asp\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC)<\/a>\u00a0or the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/f\/fdic.asp\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"2\">Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)<\/a>. However, some exchanges provide insurance through third parties. For instance, Gemini and Coinbase offer cryptocurrency insurance, but only for failures in their systems or cybersecurity breaches. Any cash deposits you&#8217;ve made at either exchange might be eligible for &#8220;pass-through&#8221; FDIC coverage.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger wrapped\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-47\">11<\/span><span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger wrapped\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-41\">12<\/span><span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger wrapped\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-40\">13<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fraud risk<\/strong>: Even with the security measures inherent within a blockchain, there are still opportunities for fraudulent activity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Market risk<\/strong>: As with any investment, bitcoin values can fluctuate. Indeed, the currency&#8217;s value has seen wild price swings over its short existence. Subject to high volume buying and selling on exchanges, it is highly sensitive to any newsworthy events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_105-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"toc-regulating-bitcoin\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_106-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\">Regulating Bitcoin<\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_107-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">As with any new technology, it has been difficult to regulate bitcoin. The U.S. administration seeks to impose regulations on bitcoin but, at the same time, walks a tightrope in trying not to throttle a growing and economically beneficial industry.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger wrapped\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-35\">14<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_108-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_109-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">Enforcement agencies in the U.S. continue to rely on existing securities, commodities, and tax laws, but as of May 2024, no attempts from legislators have gained much attention from the country&#8217;s law-making bodies.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger wrapped\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-43\">15<\/span><span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger wrapped\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-42\">16<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_110-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_111-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">The European Commission put its long-anticipated Markets in Crypto Assets legislation into force in 2023, setting the stage for cryptocurrency regulations in the European Union.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger wrapped\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-44\">17<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_112-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_113-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">India banned several exchanges in December 2023 and continues to push back reviews of any legislation regarding bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger wrapped\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-45\">18<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_114-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_115-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-questionandanswer mntl-sc-block-questionandanswer\"><span id=\"toc-how-much-is-1-bitcoin-in-us-dollars\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mntl-sc-block-questionandanswer__question\">How Much Is $1 Bitcoin in US Dollars?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mntl-sc-block-questionandanswer__answer\">\n<p>One dollar of Bitcoin is worth one U.S. dollar. The amount of bitcoin that equals $1 will change with the cryptocurrency&#8217;s market value.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_116-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_117-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-questionandanswer mntl-sc-block-questionandanswer\"><span id=\"toc-is-bitcoin-real-money\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mntl-sc-block-questionandanswer__question\">Is Bitcoin Real Money?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mntl-sc-block-questionandanswer__answer\">\n<p>By most definitions, money is any item that acts as a way to exchange value in an economy, stores value or is generally accepted. It is used by people globally for these purposes, so it can be considered &#8220;real money.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_118-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_119-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-questionandanswer mntl-sc-block-questionandanswer\"><span id=\"toc-how-long-does-it-take-to-mine-one-bitcoin\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mntl-sc-block-questionandanswer__question\">How Long Does It Take To Mine One Bitcoin?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mntl-sc-block-questionandanswer__answer\">\n<p>It takes an average of 10 minutes for the mining network to validate a block and create the reward. The bitcoin reward is 3.125 BTC per block. The block reward halves every four years, so when the next halving occurs in mid-2028, the reward will be 1.5625 BTC every 10 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_120-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_121-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-questionandanswer mntl-sc-block-questionandanswer\"><span id=\"toc-is-bitcoin-a-good-investment\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mntl-sc-block-questionandanswer__question\">Is Bitcoin a Good Investment?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mntl-sc-block-questionandanswer__answer\">\n<p>Bitcoin has a short investment history that is filled with very volatile prices.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/tech\/question-why-should-anyone-invest-crypto\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Whether it is a good investment<\/a>\u00a0depends on your financial profile, investing portfolio, risk tolerance, and investing goals. You should consider consulting with a financial professional before investing in cryptocurrency to ensure that it is right for your circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_122-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_123-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-questionandanswer mntl-sc-block-questionandanswer\"><span id=\"toc-how-does-bitcoin-make-money\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mntl-sc-block-questionandanswer__question\">How Does Bitcoin Make Money?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mntl-sc-block-questionandanswer__answer\">\n<p>Miners on the Bitcoin network can be rewarded by successfully opening blocks. Bitcoins are exchangeable for fiat currency via cryptocurrency exchanges. Investors and speculators can make money from trading bitcoins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_124-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_125-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-questionandanswer mntl-sc-block-questionandanswer\"><span id=\"toc-how-many-bitcoins-are-left\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mntl-sc-block-questionandanswer__question\">How Many Bitcoins Are Left?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mntl-sc-block-questionandanswer__answer\">\n<p>The total number of bitcoins in existence was about 19.7 million on May 15, 2024. At that time, the number left to be mined was about 1.3 million.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger wrapped\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-38\">19<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_126-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"toc-the-bottom-line\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_127-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\">The Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_128-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency introduced to the public and was intended to be used as a form of payment outside of legal tender. Since its introduction in 2009, bitcoin&#8217;s popularity has surged, and its blockchain uses have expanded.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_129-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_130-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\">Though the process of generating bitcoin is complex, investing in it is more straightforward. Investors and speculators can buy and sell bitcoin on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/b\/bitcoin-exchange.asp\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">crypto exchanges<\/a>. As with any investment, particularly one as new and volatile as bitcoin, investors should carefully consider if bitcoin is the right investment for them.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_131-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_132-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block finance-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><em>The comments, opinions, and analyses expressed on Investopedia are for informational purposes only. Read our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/legal-4768893#toc-warranty-and-liability-disclaimer\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">warranty and liability disclaimer<\/a>\u00a0for more info.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"textnote-placeholder_1-0\" class=\"comp textnote-placeholder mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"textnote_1-0\" class=\"comp textnote mm-ads-gpt-adunit gpt textnote \">\n<div id=\"textnote\" class=\"wrapper\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"article-sources_1-0\" class=\"comp article-sources mntl-article-sources mntl-expandable-block\" data-scroll-offset=\"100\">\n<div class=\"loc toggle-content\">\n<div id=\"mntl-article-sources__wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-article-sources__wrapper mntl-block article-sources__wrapper\" data-click-tracked=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-article-sources__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-article-sources__heading mntl-text-block article-sources__heading\">Article Sources<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-article-sources__icon-wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-article-sources__icon-wrapper mntl-block article-sources__icon-wrapper\">\n<div id=\"article-sources__show-icon_1-0\" class=\"comp article-sources__show-icon mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"performance-marketing_1-0\" class=\"comp performance-marketing mntl-block \">\n<div id=\"gam-ad-table_1-0\" class=\"comp gam-ad-table ad-table mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"journey-accordion--post-content_1-0\" class=\"comp journey-accordion--post-content journey-accordion mntl-block is-toggled\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"journey-accordion-header_2-0\" class=\"comp journey-accordion-header mntl-block js-drawer-trigger\">\n<div id=\"journey-accordion-header__content_2-0\" class=\"comp journey-accordion-header__content\">\n<div class=\"journey-accordion-header__content-mobile-subtitle\">Part of the Series<\/div>\n<div class=\"journey-accordion-header__content-title is-mini-journey\">Bitcoin Basics<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"journey-accordion__item is-active\">\n<div class=\"journey-accordion__item-header\">How To Get and Store It<\/div>\n<ol class=\"journey-accordion__sub-item\">\n<li class=\"journey-accordion__sublist-item is-active\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/b\/bitcoin.asp\" rel=\"nocaes\"> What Is Bitcoin? How To Buy, Mine, and Use It <\/a>\n<div class=\"journey-accordion__sublist-item--current-article\">CURRENT ARTICLE<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"journey-accordion__sublist-item \">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/news\/how-bitcoin-works\/\" rel=\"nocaes\"> How Bitcoin Works <\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"journey-accordion__sublist-item \">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/articles\/investing\/082914\/basics-buying-and-investing-bitcoin.asp\" rel=\"nocaes\"> How To Buy Bitcoin <\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"journey-accordion__sublist-item \">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/news\/bitcoin-safe-storage-cold-wallet\/\" rel=\"nocaes\"> How to Store Bitcoin <\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"journey-accordion__sublist-item \">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/tech\/how-does-bitcoin-mining-work\/\" rel=\"nocaes\"> How Does Bitcoin Mining Work? <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"journey-accordion__item \">\n<div 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