Bitcoin is a decentralized digital asset designed to work as a store of value. It operates on a blockchain, ensuring security and transparency.
Bitcoin operates on a blockchain, a public ledger that records all transactions. Miners validate and add transactions to the blockchain through a process called mining. Watch our Detailed Video in Hindi on: How Bitcoin Works?
Bitcoin was created by an individual or group using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009. Watch Now: Bitcoin History Explained in Hindi
You can buy Bitcoin very easily for ₹100 on an FIU-compliant crypto exchange like CoinDCX.
Consider your investment goals, risk tolerance, the volatility of the Bitcoin market, and the importance of not investing more than you can afford to lose. Opt for a reputable crypto app. Watch video on: How to do Crypto Research? [in Hindi]
Assuming you invested ₹1000 in Bitcoin back in 2014, when 1 Bitcoin was worth around ₹61,000 and considering the current value of about ₹35,00,000, your investment would have increased to approximately ₹58,000. Watch the detailed video here.
Bitcoin’s legality differs from region to region. In India, investing in Bitcoin or trading using Bitcoin is legal, but it is illegal to use Bitcoin as a mode of payment. Read more in detail here
The current market price of Bitcoin is around $71,650 or approximately INR 62,74,000 as of 12th March, 2024 around 2 p.m.. View: Live BTC Price
The market capitalization of Bitcoin is determined by multiplying the current price of Bitcoin and the total number of Bitcoin in circulation. Read more on: BTC Market Cap History
Bitcoin is the first and most well-known crypto asset, while altcoins refer to alternative cryptos like Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple. Watch Video in Hindi on: Bitcoin vs Ethereum
Bitcoin’s price is influenced by factors like market demand, macroeconomic trends, regulatory developments, investor sentiment, technological advancements, and supply dynamics. The limited supply of 21 million coins and external events, such as geopolitical tensions, can also contribute to the volatility in Bitcoin’s price.
Bitcoin halving is an event that occurs approximately every four years, reducing the reward miners receive for validating transactions.Read more on: Bitcoin Halving
Be cautious of unsolicited offers online, use reputable and compliant crypto apps like CoinDCX, and verify the legitimacy of projects before investing. Read more on: How to avoid Common Crypto Scams
Bitcoin’s intrinsic value is subjective and debated. Some argue its scarcity, security, and potential as a store of value contribute to its intrinsic value. However, it demands newer valuation metrics instead of traditional ones.
In India, trading or investing in Bitcoin does attract taxes – there is a 30% tax on all profits gained from trading Bitcoin and other crypto assets, and a 1% TDS is levied when Bitcoin or any other crypto asset is sold on any crypto app.
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