How Much is $1 Bitcoin in US Dollars?

The BTC/USD pair matches the world's leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, with the most dominant fiat currency - the American Dollar.

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The pairing represents how many dollars (the quote currency) it takes to buy one bitcoin (the base currency).

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Founded in 2009, Bitcoin is known as the most prominent and widely accepted digital currency.

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Despite the rise of many rivals, it boasts a crypto market share of around 70 percent.

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However, even after a decade of existence, BTC still remains very volatile, offering huge potential for speculation.

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At the other end of the pair is the American dollar, the world's primary reserve currency.

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Generally considered a standard, it is readily accepted in transactions around the world.

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It is the most traded currency in the international forex market in terms of turnover, accounting for nearly 90 percent of global forex transactions.

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Follow today's Bitcoin price in USD on Capital.com to find the best trading opportunities.

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Its unique features make the BTC/USD pair one of the most popular crypto-to-fiat currency pairs on the market.

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