Bitcoin Price Hits $76,000 as Market Capitalization Surpasses $1.3 Trillion

The price of Bitcoin on September 17, 2026 is $76,187.98, up $245.49 from yesterday's level and down around $40,300 from a year ago.

This marks another significant milestone for the original cryptocurrency, which has seen its market capitalization reach around $1.33 trillion, dwarfing that of Ethereum at about $233 billion.

Despite its volatility, Bitcoin's growth over the last decade has been remarkable, with a rise of over 15,000%. However, this performance comes with substantial risk, as cryptocurrencies can be extremely unpredictable.