This interactive all-time Bitcoin price chart provides the most comprehensive historical data available online, tracking BTC's valuation from its 2009 inception to present day. Updated daily, this visualization tool allows you to:
- Zoom: Click-and-drag to select areas
- Pan: Shift-click-and-drag to navigate
- Reset: Double-click to restore default view
The Dawn of Bitcoin Valuation (2009-2010)
First-Ever Bitcoin Exchange Rate
On October 5, 2009, New Liberty Standard established Bitcoin's maiden market price at $0.000764 per BTC** - meaning $1.00 could purchase 1,309.03 BTC**. This pioneering exchange documented their rate history across two archived pages:
Their last recorded rate was $0.005472/BTC on March 2, 2010.
Second Generation Pricing
By April 25, 2010, BitcoinMarket.com became the primary price source, establishing a $0.003/BTC valuation using PayPal-denominated trades. Though operational since March 17, 2010, early trading data remains unavailable.
Evolving Price Tracking Systems
CoinDesk BPI Era (2010-2022)
From July 18, 2010 through May 17, 2022, pricing data came from CoinDesk's BPI v1 API, providing consistent daily closes.
Transition to XBX Index (2022-2025)
Post-May 2022, gaps in BPI v1 necessitated switching to CoinDesk's Bitcoin XBX index. A temporary BPI v3 API solution was discontinued November 2024.
Current Data Source (2025-Present)
Since February 7, 2025, daily open prices from CryptoCompare's BTC/USD feed provide continuity:
👉 Live CryptoCompare BTC Data
Why This Chart Matters
Tracking Bitcoin's price evolution reveals:
- Key adoption milestones
- Market cycle patterns
- Historical support/resistance levels
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Bitcoin's lowest recorded price?
The inaugural $0.000764/BTC rate in October 2009 remains the all-time low.
How accurate are early Bitcoin prices?
Pre-2010 valuations have limited verification, while post-2010 data uses exchange-aggregated metrics.
Why switch data sources over time?
API discontinuations and improved indexing methods necessitate source transitions to maintain accuracy.
For deeper analysis:
👉 Advanced BTC Market Tools