Symbol Meaning
The Bitcoin Sign (₿) represents the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency. As part of the Currency Symbols sub-block in Unicode's Currency Symbols block, it was officially approved in Unicode version 10.0 (2017).
Unicode Characteristics
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | Bitcoin Sign |
| Unicode Number | U+20BF |
| Plane | 0: Basic Multilingual Plane |
| Block | Currency Symbols |
| Sub-block | Currency Symbols |
| Unicode Version | 10.0 (2017) |
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Bidi Mirroring | None |
| Composition Exclusion | No |
| Case Change | 20BF |
| Grapheme Base | Yes |
| Scripts | Common |
Encoding Formats
| Encoding | Hex Value | Decimal Bytes | Decimal | Binary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTF-8 | E2 82 BF | 226 130 191 | 14844607 | 11100010 10000010 10111111 |
| UTF-16BE | 20 BF | 32 191 | 8383 | 00100000 10111111 |
| UTF-16LE | BF 20 | 191 32 | 48928 | 10111111 00100000 |
| UTF-32BE | 00 00 20 BF | 0 0 32 191 | 8383 | 00000000 00000000 00100000 10111111 |
| UTF-32LE | BF 20 00 00 | 191 32 0 0 | 3206545408 | 10111111 00100000 00000000 00000000 |
How to Use the Bitcoin Symbol
Copy these codes to implement the ₿ symbol in websites, social media, or blogs:
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML | & # 8383; (remove spaces) |
| CSS | \20BF |
| JavaScript/JSON | \u20BF |
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Related Currency Symbols
Explore these financial symbols frequently used with Bitcoin:
- $ Dollar Sign (U+0024)
- € Euro Sign (U+20AC)
- ¥ Yen Sign (U+00A5)
- £ Pound Sign (U+00A3)
- ₹ Indian Rupee (U+20B9)
- ₱ Peso Sign (U+20B1)
- ₽ Ruble Symbol (U+20BD)
Collections Featuring the Bitcoin Symbol
The ₿ symbol appears in these official Unicode collections:
FAQ Section
What does the Bitcoin symbol (₿) represent?
The ₿ symbol specifically denotes Bitcoin, distinguishing it from other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum (Ξ) or Litecoin (Ł).
When was the Bitcoin symbol added to Unicode?
Unicode officially adopted the ₿ symbol in 2017 as part of version 10.0, standardizing its digital usage.
How do I type the Bitcoin symbol on my keyboard?
While no direct keyboard shortcut exists, you can:
- Copy-paste from this page
- Use HTML code
₿ - Create a custom keyboard shortcut
Why doesn't my font display the Bitcoin symbol?
Some older fonts may not include this relatively new Unicode character. Update your font or use a modern browser.
Are there different Bitcoin symbols?
The uppercase "B" with vertical lines (₿) is the official symbol. Occasionally you'll see "BTC" as an abbreviation.
How does the Bitcoin symbol differ from other currency symbols?
Unlike national currency symbols (e.g., $, €), ₿ represents a decentralized, global digital currency not tied to any government.