Bitcoin prices from 2009 to January 2018

Bitcoin is a virtual currency developed in 2009 by someone under the pseudonym of Satoshi Nakamoto. This currency is like a common currency, but only available in the digital world. The concept may sound like eGold, although it is actually much different.

Created by an unknown person / group called Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin was released in January 2009. Bitcoin is obtained through a process called mining and is the first decentralized cryptocurrency.

Percentage increase in 2017: More than 1,200%
Trading price in January 2018: over $ 13,003.90