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Bitcoin Symbol ₿

₿ is U+20BF BITCOIN SIGN. It is a currency-style symbol associated with Bitcoin; BTC is the commonly used ticker-style abbreviation.

Character
Unicode
U+20BF

Bitcoin Symbol Copy and Paste

Press the Copy button beside ₿, then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.

Copy the bitcoin symbol One click copies the exact Unicode character.
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    Copy

    Press the button to copy ₿.

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    Place the cursor

    Open the message, document, form, or profile where you need it.

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    Paste

    Use Ctrl+V, Command+V, or the mobile Paste command.

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What Is the Bitcoin Symbol?

₿ is U+20BF BITCOIN SIGN. It is a currency-style symbol associated with Bitcoin; BTC is the commonly used ticker-style abbreviation.

Bitcoin prices

Crypto market tables

Wallet interfaces

Educational examples

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Ticker-style abbreviation

Common textual abbreviation for Bitcoin

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How to Type the Bitcoin Symbol

Choose your device or app to insert the bitcoin symbol without copying it from another page.

Bitcoin Symbol on Windows

In Microsoft Word, type 20BF and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy ₿ from this page.

Bitcoin Symbol on Mac

Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for “bitcoin sign,” or copy ₿.

Bitcoin Symbol on iPhone and iPad

Tap the copy button for ₿, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

Bitcoin Symbol on Android

Tap the copy button for ₿, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

Bitcoin Symbol on Chromebook

On ChromeOS with Unicode input enabled, press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 20bf, then press Enter; otherwise copy ₿.

Bitcoin Symbol on Microsoft Word

Type 20BF, then press Alt+X to convert the code to ₿.

Bitcoin Symbol on Google Docs

Use Insert > Special characters and search the Unicode name, or paste ₿ from this page.

Bitcoin Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes

Use these values when you need the bitcoin symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.

Unicode U+20BF
Unicode name BITCOIN SIGN
HTML decimal
HTML hex
CSS escape 20BF

How to Use and Format the Bitcoin Symbol

Format ₿ according to its role on this page. ₿ is U+20BF BITCOIN SIGN. It is a currency-style symbol associated with Bitcoin; BTC is the commonly used ticker-style abbreviation. For bitcoin symbol content, verify the encoded form U+20BF, preserve the complete character sequence, and choose a font that supports the intended text or emoji presentation. For bitcoin symbol usage, the placement, spacing, capitalization, and surrounding words should follow the discipline or publication style described below.

This page covers the Unicode Bitcoin sign ₿, not the Bitcoin logo artwork, a wallet address, or a guarantee that an asset or service is legitimate. When ₿ communicates an action, measurement, identity, warning, category, or other essential information, provide nearby readable text and an accessible name. Test bitcoin symbol copy-and-paste behavior in the actual website, document, app, and export format rather than assuming a visual match is sufficient.

  • Use BTC in data systems that require a text code

  • State the fiat or crypto unit in mixed-currency tables

  • Do not use ₿ as a trust or verification badge

  • Preserve sufficient decimal precision for the application

  • Use the exact encoded form U+20BF for bitcoin symbol content.

  • Publish ₿ as UTF-8 text or complete numeric character references.

  • Test ₿ in the target font, application, and assistive-technology workflow.

Bitcoin Symbol Examples

  • ₿0.005
  • Price in BTC
  • Bitcoin amount: ₿1
  • Balance: 0.25 BTC
  • Accessible label: Bitcoin amount
  • Unicode sequence for Bitcoin Symbol: U+20BF
  • HTML decimal: ₿
  • HTML hexadecimal: ₿
  • CSS escapes: 20BF
  • Accessible text label: Bitcoin Symbol

Common Bitcoin Symbol Mistakes

  • Treating ₿ as a wallet address prefix
  • Using the sign to imply endorsement
  • Confusing BTC with BCH or another asset
  • Rounding small amounts without stating precision
  • Replacing bitcoin symbol with a lookalike without checking U+20BF.
  • Assuming ₿ has identical artwork or metrics in every font and platform.
  • Converting ₿ to an image when selectable text is more appropriate.
  • Using ₿ as the only accessible name of an interactive control.

Bitcoin Symbol intent boundary

This page covers the Unicode Bitcoin sign ₿, not the Bitcoin logo artwork, a wallet address, or a guarantee that an asset or service is legitimate.

More About the Bitcoin Symbol

The page is narrowly scoped to that encoded identity. HTML may preserve ₿ directly, including ₿ and ₿. Editing requires a boundary check. In particular, Treating ₿ as a wallet address prefix. A second failure mode is Using the sign to imply endorsement; nearby pages include turkish-lira, tau, ground. When testing the page, paste “₿0.005”; “Price in BTC”; “Bitcoin amount: ₿1”. These cases are tied to Bitcoin prices, Crypto market tables, Wallet interfaces and give the character an explicit local interpretation. Preserve the source convention rather than inventing a new one: Use BTC in data systems that require a text code. Also State the fiat or crypto unit in mixed-currency tables. Before release, recopy ₿, confirm U+20BF, and check that the heading still names Bitcoin Symbol. This prevents accidental intent drift on the bitcoin page. For the bitcoin symbol entry, use literal UTF-8 text or the complete numeric references ₿ / ₿, and add a readable label when meaning is not obvious. That answer belongs to Bitcoin Symbol and should not be copied into an unrelated entry. ₿ is U+20BF BITCOIN SIGN. It is a currency-style symbol associated with Bitcoin; BTC is the commonly used ticker-style abbreviation. For Bitcoin Symbol, ₿ is encoded as U+20BF, and its Unicode name is BITCOIN SIGN. Bitcoin Symbol is most useful for Bitcoin prices, Crypto market tables, Wallet interfaces, Educational examples. Keep ₿ as selectable text whenever an image is unnecessary. Typical Bitcoin Symbol examples are ₿0.005; Price in BTC; Bitcoin amount: ₿1; Balance: 0.25 BTC. Bitcoin Symbol may look different with fonts or emoji artwork, while the encoded value remains the same. Avoid these common Bitcoin Symbol problems: Treating ₿ as a wallet address prefix; Using the sign to imply endorsement; Confusing BTC with BCH or another asset. For reliable Bitcoin Symbol formatting, Use BTC in data systems that require a text code; State the fiat or crypto unit in mixed-currency tables; Do not use ₿ as a trust or verification badge. Bitcoin Symbol on Windows: In Microsoft Word, type 20BF and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy ₿ from this page. Bitcoin Symbol on Mac: Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for “bitcoin sign,” or copy ₿. Bitcoin Symbol on iPhone: Tap the copy button for ₿, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

Bitcoin Symbol FAQ

What is the bitcoin symbol?

₿ is U+20BF BITCOIN SIGN. It is a currency-style symbol associated with Bitcoin; BTC is the commonly used ticker-style abbreviation.

What is the Unicode for ₿?

The encoded form is U+20BF: BITCOIN SIGN.

How do I type ₿?

Windows: In Microsoft Word, type 20BF and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy ₿ from this page. Mac: Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for “bitcoin sign,” or copy ₿.

Is ₿ the same as BTC?

₿ is the Unicode sign; BTC is the commonly used textual abbreviation.

Can I use ₿ on a website?

Yes. Use literal UTF-8 text or the complete numeric references ₿ / ₿, and add a readable label when meaning is not obvious.