The Bitcoin (BTC) price again reached an all-time high in 2025, as values exceeded over 117,853.31 USD on July 30, 2025. Price hikes in early 2025 were connected to the approval of Bitcoin ETFs in the United States, while previous hikes in 2021 were due to events involving Tesla and Coinbase, respectively. Tesla's announcement in March 2021 that it had acquired 1.5 billion U.S. dollars' worth of the digital coin, for example, as well as the IPO of the U.S.'s biggest crypto exchange, fueled mass interest. The market was noticeably different by the end of 2022, however, after another crypto exchange, FTX, filed for bankruptcy.Is the world running out of Bitcoin?Unlike fiat currency like the U.S. dollar - as the Federal Reserve can simply decide to print more banknotes - Bitcoin's supply is finite: BTC has a maximum supply embedded in its design, of which roughly 89 percent had been reached in April 2021. It is believed that Bitcoin will run out by 2040, despite more powerful mining equipment. This is because mining becomes exponentially more difficult and power-hungry every four years, a part of Bitcoin's original design. Because of this, a Bitcoin mining transaction could equal the energy consumption of a small country in 2021.Bitcoin's price outlook: a potential bubble?Cryptocurrencies have few metrics available that allow for forecasting, if only because it is rumored that only a few cryptocurrency holders own a large portion of the available supply. These large holders - referred to as 'whales'-are' said to make up two percent of anonymous ownership accounts, while owning roughly 92 percent of BTC. On top of this, most people who use cryptocurrency-related services worldwide are retail clients rather than institutional investors. This means outlooks on whether Bitcoin prices will fall or grow are difficult to measure, as movements from one large whale are already having a significant impact on this market.

In March 2024 Bitcoin BTC reached a new all-time high with prices exceeding 73000 USD marking a milestone for the cryptocurrency market This surge was due to the approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds ETFs in the United States allowing investors to access Bitcoin without directly holding it This development increased Bitcoin’s credibility and brought fresh demand from institutional investors echoing previous price surges in 2021 when Tesla announced its 15 billion investment in Bitcoin and Coinbase was listed on the Nasdaq By the end of 2022 Bitcoin prices dropped sharply to 15000 USD following the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX and its bankruptcy which caused a loss of confidence in the market By August 2024 Bitcoin rebounded to approximately 64178 USD but remained volatile due to inflation and interest rate hikes Unlike fiat currency like the US dollar Bitcoin’s supply is finite with 21 million coins as its maximum supply By September 2024 over 92 percent of Bitcoin had been mined Bitcoin’s value is tied to its scarcity and its mining process is regulated through halving events which cut the reward for mining every four years making it harder and more energy-intensive to mine The next halving event in 2024 will reduce the reward to 3125 BTC from its current 625 BTC The final Bitcoin is expected to be mined around 2140 The energy required to mine Bitcoin has led to criticisms about its environmental impact with estimates in 2021 suggesting that one Bitcoin transaction used as much energy as Argentina Bitcoin’s future price is difficult to predict due to the influence of large holders known as whales who own about 92 percent of all Bitcoin These whales can cause dramatic market swings by making large trades and many retail investors still dominate the market While institutional interest has grown it remains a small fraction compared to retail Bitcoin is vulnerable to external factors like regulatory changes and economic crises leading some to believe it is in a speculative bubble However others argue that Bitcoin is still in its early stages of adoption and will grow further as more institutions and governments recognize its potential as a hedge against inflation and a store of value 2024 has also seen the rise of Bitcoin Layer 2 technologies like the Lightning Network which improve scalability by enabling faster and cheaper transactions These innovations are crucial for Bitcoin’s wider adoption especially for day-to-day use and cross-border remittances At the same time central bank digital currencies CBDCs are gaining traction as several governments including China and the European Union have accelerated the development of their own state-controlled digital currencies while Bitcoin remains decentralized offering financial sovereignty for those who prefer independence from government control The rise of CBDCs is expected to increase interest in Bitcoin as a hedge against these centralized currencies Bitcoin’s journey in 2024 highlights its growing institutional acceptance alongside its inherent market volatility While the approval of Bitcoin ETFs has significantly boosted interest the market remains sensitive to events like exchange collapses and regulatory decisions With the limited supply of Bitcoin and improvements in its transaction efficiency it is expected to remain a key player in the financial world for years to come Whether Bitcoin is currently in a speculative bubble or on a sustainable path to greater adoption will ultimately be revealed over time.

By 2025, the Bitcoin market cap had grown to over ***** billion USD as the cryptocurrency kept growing. Market capitalization is calculated by multiplying the total number of Bitcoins in circulation by the Bitcoin price. The Bitcoin market capitalization increased from approximately *** billion U.S. dollars in 2013 to several times this amount since its surge in popularity. Dominance The Bitcoin market cap takes up a significant portion of the overall cryptocurrency market cap. This is referred to as "dominance". Within the crypto world, this so-called "dominance" ratio is one of the oldest and most investigated metrics available. It measures the coin's market cap relative to the overall crypto market — effectively showing how strong Bitcoin compared to all the other cryptocurrencies that are not BTC, called "altcoins". The Bitcoin dominance was above ** percent. Maximum supply and scarcity Bitcoin is unusual from other cryptocurrencies in that its maximum supply is getting closer. By 2025, well over ** million out of all 21 million possible Bitcoin had been created. Bitcoin's supply is expected to reach its maximum around the year 2140, likely making mining more energy-intensive.

About this Dataset

This dataset contains the prices of Bitcoin every minute over a period from 2017-11-06 03:00 to 2023-03-10 2:59 (YYYY-MM-DD). The data includes the time, close time, open, high, low, close prices, the volume exchanged per minute and the number of trades per minute. It represent Bitcoin prices over 2.8 millions values. This dataset is ideal for anyone who want to track, study and analyze BTC/USDT values over more than 5 years.

Time range: From 2017-11-06 04:00 to 2023-03-40 14:00

File format: Datas are in .csv format

Columns values: - time: Date in milliseconds where observation begins - open: Opening ETH price in the minute - high: Highest ETH price in the minute - low: Lowest ETH price in the minute - close: Closing ETH price in the minute - volume: Volume exchanges between time and close_time - close_time: Date in milliseconds were observation ends

Category

Economic

Keywords

Bitcoin,BTC,#btc,Cryptocurrency,Crypto

Row Count

2808000

Price

$149.00

The following dataset contains the attributes: Date: Specific date to be observed for the corresponding price. Open: The opening price for the day High: The maximum price it has touched for the day Low: The minimum price it has touched for the day Close: The closing price for the day percent_change_24h: Percentage change for the last 24hours Volume: Volume of Bitcoin traded at the date Market Cap: Market Value of traded Bitcoin

Prices for BTCUSD Bitcoin US Dollar including live quotes, historical charts and news. BTCUSD Bitcoin US Dollar was last updated by Trading Economics this July 28 of 2025.

Bitcoin dominance steadily declined in April 2024 to below ** percent, amid rumors of central banks halting or potentially lowering interest rates in the future. Within the crypto world, this so-called "dominance" ratio is one of the oldest and most investigated metrics available. It measures the coin's market cap relative to the overall crypto market — effectively showing how strong Bitcoin compared to all the other cryptocurrencies that are not BTC, called "altcoins". Why dominance matters is because market caps of any crypto can change relatively quickly, either due to sudden price changes or a change of recorded trading volume. Essentially, the figure somewhat resembles a trading sentiment, revealing whether Bitcoin investors are responding to certain events or whether Bitcoin is losing out on functions offered by, for example, stablecoins or NFT tokens. "Dominance" criticism: Ethereum and stablecoin The interpretation of the Bitcoin metric is not without its criticism. When first conceived, Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency to be created and had a substantial market share within all cryptocurrencies? The overall share of stablecoins, such as Tether, as well as Ethereum increasingly start to resemble that of Bitcoin, however. Some analysts argue against this comparison. For one, they point towards the large influence of trading activity between Bitcoin and Ethereum in the dominance metric. Second, they argue that stablecoins can be traded in for Bitcoin and Ethereum, essentially showing how much investors are willing to engage with "regular" cryptocurrency. A rally around Bitcoin in late 2023? By December 2023, the Bitcoin price reached roughly 41,000 U.S. dollars — the first time in 20 months such a value was reached. A weaker U.S. dollar, speculation on decreasing interest rates, and a potential Bitcoin ETF approval are believed to be at the heart of this price increase. Whether this will hold in 2024 is unclear: The monthly interest rate from the U.S. Fed is speculated to decrease in 2024, despite a vow of "higher for longer". In December 2023, the thought of decreasing interest rates and the potential of a Bitcoin ETF fuelled market sentiment towards riskier assets.

This dataset contains a comprehensive collection of historical price records for the top 1000 cryptocurrencies. The data in this dataset is updated daily, providing a reliable and up-to-date source of information for cryptocurrency traders, researchers, and enthusiasts.

Each file in the dataset includes the following columns: date, open price, high price, low price, closing price, adjusted closing price, and trading volume. These columns provide a detailed picture of the daily price movements and trading activity of each cryptocurrency in the dataset.

The "date" column indicates the day on which the price data was recorded, while the "open" column provides the opening price of the cryptocurrency for that day. The "high" and "low" columns indicate the highest and lowest prices of the cryptocurrency on that day, respectively. The "close" column represents the closing price of the cryptocurrency on that day, while the "adjusted close" column takes into account any dividends or other corporate actions that may have affected the price. Finally, the "volume" column shows the trading volume of the cryptocurrency on that day.

With this dataset, users can analyze and visualize the performance of individual cryptocurrencies, compare them to one another, and track trends over time. The data is ideal for use in machine learning models, predictive analytics, and other data-driven applications.

Bitcoin's circulating supply has grown steadily since its inception in 2009, reaching over **** million coins by late July 2025. This gradual increase reflects the cryptocurrency's design, which put a limit of ** million on the total number of bitcoins that can ever exist. This impacts the Bitcoin price somewhat, as its scarcity can lead to volatility on the market. Maximum supply and scarcity Bitcoin is unusual from other cryptocurrencies in that its maximum supply is getting closer. By July 2025, more than ** percent of all possible Bitcoin had been created. That said, Bitcoin's circulating supply is expected to reach its maximum around the year 2140. Meanwhile, mining becomes exponentially more difficult and energy-intensive.

Institutional investors

In 2025, countries like the United States openly started discussion the possibility of buying bitcoins to hold in reserve. By the time of writing, it was unclear whether this would happen. Nevertheless, institutional investors displayed more interest in the cryptocurrency than before. Certain companies owned several thousands of Bitcoin tokens in 2025, for example. This and the limited number of Bitcoin may further fuel price volatility.

Context This Dataset contains the value of the Bitcoin stock from 14th September 2014 till Date

Content It is a very simple dataset to both explore and understand the columns are themselves descriptive in nature Acknowledgements SOURCE:

https://yahoofinance.com/

Inspiration Just Explore the dataset, practice your skills using this really simple real world dataset

License CC0: Public domain

The dataset used in this research is a historical record of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin’s daily trading activity, containing essential financial metrics for each date. This sample includes the following columns: Date: The specific day of each recorded entry, showing a continuous timeline. Open: The price of currencies at the start of the trading day. High: The highest price of currencies reached during the day. Low: The lowest price of currencies traded throughout the day. Close: The closing price of the currencies at the end of the trading day. Volume: The total trading volume, indicating the number of currencies traded that day in units. Market Cap: The total market capitalization of currencies, calculated as the total supply multiplied by the closing price.

It is estimated that the cumulative market cap of cryptocurrencies increased in early 2023 after the downfall in November 2022 due to FTX. That value declined in the summer of 2023, however, as international uncertainty grew over a potential recession. Bitcoin's market cap comprised the majority of the overall market capitalization. What is market cap? Market capitalization is a financial measure typically used for publicly traded firms, computed by multiplying the share price by the number of outstanding shares. However, cryptocurrency analysts calculate it as the price of the virtual currencies times the number of coins in the market. This gives cryptocurrency investors an idea of the overall market size, and watching the evolution of the measure tells how much money is flowing in or out of each cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency as an investment The price of Bitcoin has been erratic, and most other cryptocurrencies follow its larger price swings. This volatility attracts investors who hope to buy when the price is low and sell at its peak, turning a profit. However, this does little for price stability. As such, few firms accept payment in cryptocurrencies. As of June 25, 2025, the cumulative market cap of cryptocurrencies reached a value of ******.

This dataset holds data about the Bitcoin price (in USD) since its first public trading (in 2010) until Jan 2025.

Data for 2010-2011 might be unreliable.

The dataset was compiled by merging existing datasets + adding the missing data for Jan 2025.

Bitcoin Information Service Market Outlook

In 2023, the global Bitcoin information service market size was valued at approximately USD 1.2 billion and is expected to reach around USD 4.5 billion by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.6% during the forecast period. The market growth is driven by the increasing adoption of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, necessitating reliable, real-time information for investors and institutions.

One of the primary growth factors for this market is the surge in cryptocurrency investments. As Bitcoin continues to establish itself as a digital asset, both individual and institutional investors are increasingly looking for trustworthy information sources to guide their investment decisions. The volatility and rapid price movements inherent in the cryptocurrency market make timely and accurate information essential, fueling demand for comprehensive Bitcoin information services.

Another significant growth factor is the regulatory environment evolving around cryptocurrencies. As governments and regulatory bodies worldwide begin to implement frameworks for cryptocurrency trading and investment, the need for up-to-date regulatory information becomes crucial. Bitcoin information services that offer insights into regulatory changes and compliance requirements are becoming indispensable for investors and financial institutions, further driving market growth.

The technological advancements in data analytics and artificial intelligence are also contributing to the market expansion. These technologies enable Bitcoin information services to provide more precise market predictions, trend analyses, and risk assessments. Enhanced data processing capabilities allow for real-time updates and personalized information delivery, making these services increasingly attractive to a broad user base.

Regionally, North America is expected to dominate the Bitcoin information service market, thanks to the high adoption rate of cryptocurrencies and advanced technological infrastructure. Europe and Asia Pacific follow closely, with significant contributions expected from countries like Germany, the United Kingdom, China, and Japan. In particular, Asia Pacific is projected to exhibit the highest CAGR due to the growing interest in Bitcoin and other digital assets among retail and institutional investors.

Service Type Analysis

The Bitcoin information service market can be segmented by service type into News and Analysis, Market Data, Educational Resources, and Others. News and Analysis services are critical for investors looking to stay updated with the latest happenings in the Bitcoin world. These services offer real-time news updates, expert opinions, and in-depth analyses of market trends. The increasing complexity of the cryptocurrency market and the need for immediate, reliable information are driving the growth of this segment.

Market Data services provide detailed metrics and statistics about Bitcoin trading, such as price charts, trading volumes, and historical data. These services are essential for both individual and institutional investors who need accurate data to inform their trading strategies. The growing demand for sophisticated trading tools and the importance of data-driven decision-making are bolstering this segment.

Educational Resources include webinars, courses, e-books, and tutorials designed to help users understand Bitcoin and its underlying technology. As the adoption of Bitcoin continues to rise, there is a parallel need for education to help users navigate this complex field. Educational services are especially important for new investors and those looking to deepen their understanding of cryptocurrency markets.

Other services in this market may include forums, discussion boards, and social media platforms that allow users to share information and insights. These collaborative platforms are gaining popularity as they provide a space for real-time information exchange and community support. The growing interest in peer-to-peer information sharing and community-driven insights is expected to drive this segment's growth.

Report Scope

This dataset contains historical price data for Bitcoin (BTC) against the U.S. Dollar (USD), spanning from June 2010 to November 2024. The data is organized on a daily basis and includes key market metrics such as the opening price, closing price, high, low, volume, and market capitalization for each day.

Columns: The dataset consists of the following columns:

Date: The date of the recorded data point (format: YYYY-MM-DD). Open: The opening price of Bitcoin on that day. High: The highest price Bitcoin reached on that day. Low: The lowest price Bitcoin reached on that day. Close: The closing price of Bitcoin on that day. Volume: The total trading volume of Bitcoin during that day. Market Cap: The total market capitalization of Bitcoin on that day (calculated by multiplying the closing price by the circulating supply of Bitcoin at the time). Source: The data is sourced from Yahoo Finance.

Time Period: The data spans from June 2010, when Bitcoin first began trading, to November 2024. This provides a comprehensive view of Bitcoin’s historical price movements, from its early days of trading at a fraction of a cent to its more recent valuation in the thousands of dollars.

Use Cases:

This dataset is valuable for a variety of purposes, including:

Time Series Analysis: Analyze Bitcoin price movements, identify trends, and develop predictive models for future prices. Financial Modeling: Use the dataset to assess Bitcoin as an asset class, model its volatility, or simulate investment strategies. Machine Learning: Train machine learning algorithms to forecast Bitcoin’s future price or predict market trends based on historical data. Economic Research: Study the impact of global events on Bitcoin’s price, such as regulatory changes, technological developments, or macroeconomic factors. Visualization: Generate visualizations of Bitcoin price trends, trading volume, and market capitalization over time.

Description 📊

This dataset provides a comprehensive historical record of Bitcoin price movements in USD over time. The data has been sourced from Yahoo Finance, a reputable financial data provider, and includes a range of valuable information for anyone interested in analyzing or understanding the cryptocurrency market.

Data Columns 📈

1. Date:📅 This column represents the date of each recorded data point. It serves as the timestamp for each observation, allowing users to track Bitcoin's price changes over time.

2. Closing Price (USD):💰 The closing price is the last traded price of Bitcoin in USD at the end of each trading day. It is a crucial metric for investors and traders, as it reflects the market sentiment and overall performance for that specific day.

3. 24h Open (USD):🌄This column represents the opening price of Bitcoin in USD for the given 24-hour trading period. The opening price is the value at which Bitcoin started trading at the beginning of the day, and it can provide insights into market sentiment and potential price trends.

4. 24h High (USD):🚀 The 24-hour high price indicates the highest price level reached by Bitcoin in USD within the given 24-hour trading window. It is valuable for identifying the day's price volatility and potential price resistance levels.

5. 24h Low (USD):📉 This column represents the lowest price level Bitcoin reached in USD during the 24-hour trading period. The 24-hour low is crucial for identifying potential support levels and understanding the cryptocurrency's price range for the day.

Analyzing this dataset can offer insights into Bitcoin's historical price trends, volatility, and potential trading strategies. Researchers and analysts can use this data to perform technical and fundamental analyses, build predictive models, or gain a better understanding of the cryptocurrency market's behavior over time.

However, It's important to note that Bitcoin operates within an open market framework, and any analysis or strategies developed should not be considered as financial advice.

This dataset is your playground for building models, crafting algorithms, and enhancing your data analysis skills. Dive in, explore, and enjoy the learning process. Happy data exploration!🚀📈💡

Dataset Construction This dataset captures the temporal network of Bitcoin (BTC) flow exchanged between entities at the finest time resolution in UNIX timestamp. Its construction is based on the blockchain covering the period from January, 3rd of 2009 to January the 25th of 2021. The blockchain extraction has been made using bitcoin-etl (https://github.com/blockchain-etl/bitcoin-etl) Python package. The entity-entity network is built by aggregating Bitcoin addresses using the common-input heuristic [1] as well as popular Bitcoin users' addresses provided by https://www.walletexplorer.com/ [1] M. Harrigan and C. Fretter, "The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Address Clustering," 2016 Intl IEEE Conferences on Ubiquitous Intelligence & Computing, Advanced and Trusted Computing, Scalable Computing and Communications, Cloud and Big Data Computing, Internet of People, and Smart World Congress (UIC/ATC/ScalCom/CBDCom/IoP/SmartWorld), Toulouse, France, 2016, pp. 368-373, doi: 10.1109/UIC-ATC-ScalCom-CBDCom-IoP-SmartWorld.2016.0071.keywords: {Online banking;Merging;Protocols;Upper bound;Bipartite graph;Electronic mail;Size measurement;bitcoin;cryptocurrency;blockchain}, Dataset Description Bitcoin Activity Temporal Coverage: From 03 January 2009 to 25 January 2021 Overview: This dataset provides a comprehensive representation of Bitcoin exchanges between entities over a significant temporal span, spanning from the inception of Bitcoin to recent years. It encompasses various temporal resolutions and representations to facilitate Bitcoin transaction network analysis in the context of temporal graphs. Every dates have been retrieved from bloc UNIX timestamp and GMT timezone. Contents: The dataset is distributed across three compressed archives: All data are stored in the Apache Parquet file format, a columnar storage format optimized for analytical queries. It can be used with pyspark Python package. orbitaal-stream_graph.tar.gz: The root directory is STREAM_GRAPH/ Contains a stream graph representation of Bitcoin exchanges at the finest temporal scale, corresponding to the validation time of each block (averaging approximately 10 minutes). The stream graph is divided into 13 files, one for each year Files format is parquet Name format is orbitaal-stream_graph-date-[YYYY]-file-id-[ID].snappy.parquet, where [YYYY] stands for the corresponding year and [ID] is an integer from 1 to N (number of files here) such as sorting in increasing [ID] ordering is similar to sort by increasing year ordering These files are in the subdirectory STREAM_GRAPH/EDGES/ orbitaal-snapshot-all.tar.gz: The root directory is SNAPSHOT/ Contains the snapshot network representing all transactions aggregated over the whole dataset period (from Jan. 2009 to Jan. 2021). Files format is parquet Name format is orbitaal-snapshot-all.snappy.parquet. These files are in the subdirectory SNAPSHOT/EDGES/ALL/ orbitaal-snapshot-year.tar.gz: The root directory is SNAPSHOT/ Contains the yearly resolution of snapshot networks Files format is parquet Name format is orbitaal-snapshot-date-[YYYY]-file-id-[ID].snappy.parquet, where [YYYY] stands for the corresponding year and [ID] is an integer from 1 to N (number of files here) such as sorting in increasing [ID] ordering is similar to sort by increasing year ordering These files are in the subdirectory SNAPSHOT/EDGES/year/ orbitaal-snapshot-month.tar.gz: The root directory is SNAPSHOT/ Contains the monthly resoluted snapshot networks Files format is parquet Name format is orbitaal-snapshot-date-[YYYY]-[MM]-file-id-[ID].snappy.parquet, where [YYYY] and [MM] stands for the corresponding year and month, and [ID] is an integer from 1 to N (number of files here) such as sorting in increasing [ID] ordering is similar to sort by increasing year and month ordering These files are in the subdirectory SNAPSHOT/EDGES/month/ orbitaal-snapshot-day.tar.gz: The root directory is SNAPSHOT/ Contains the daily resoluted snapshot networks Files format is parquet Name format is orbitaal-snapshot-date-[YYYY]-[MM]-[DD]-file-id-[ID].snappy.parquet, where [YYYY], [MM], and [DD] stand for the corresponding year, month, and day, and [ID] is an integer from 1 to N (number of files here) such as sorting in increasing [ID] ordering is similar to sort by increasing year, month, and day ordering These files are in the subdirectory SNAPSHOT/EDGES/day/ orbitaal-snapshot-hour.tar.gz: The root directory is SNAPSHOT/ Contains the hourly resoluted snapshot networks Files format is parquet Name format is orbitaal-snapshot-date-[YYYY]-[MM]-[DD]-[hh]-file-id-[ID].snappy.parquet, where [YYYY], [MM], [DD], and [hh] stand for the corresponding year, month, day, and hour, and [ID] is an integer from 1 to N (number of files here) such as sorting in increasing [ID] ordering is similar to sort by increasing year, month, day and hour ordering These files are in the subdirectory SNAPSHOT/EDGES/hour/ orbitaal-nodetable.tar.gz: The root directory is NODE_TABLE/ Contains two files in parquet format, the first one gives information related to nodes present in stream graphs and snapshots such as period of activity and associated global Bitcoin balance, and the other one contains the list of all associated Bitcoin addresses. Small samples in CSV format orbitaal-stream_graph-2016_07_08.csv and orbitaal-stream_graph-2016_07_09.csv These two CSV files are related to stream graph representations of an halvening happening in 2016.

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How many cryptocurrencies are there? In short, there were over ***** as of June 2025, although there were many more digital coins in the early months of 2022. Note, however, that a large portion of cryptocurrencies might not be that significant. There are other estimates of roughly ****** cryptocurrencies existing, but most of these are either inactive or discontinued. Due to how open the creation process of a cryptocurrency is, it is relatively easy to make one. Indeed, the top 20 cryptocurrencies make up nearly ** percent of the total market. Why are there thousands of cryptocurrencies? Any private individual or company that knows how to write a program on a blockchain can technically create a cryptocurrency. That blockchain can be an existing one. Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain are popular blockchain platforms for such ends, including smart contracts within Decentralized Finance (DeFi). The ease of crypto creation allows some individuals to find solutions to real-world payment problems while others hope to make a quick profit. This explains why some crypto lack utility. Meme coins such as Dogecoin - named after a Japanese dog species - are an infamous example, with Dogecoin's creator coming out and stating the coin started as a joke. The many types of cryptocurrency Meme coins are but one group of cryptocurrencies. Other types include altcoins, utility tokens, governance tokens, and stablecoins. Altcoins are often measured against Bitcoin, as this refers to all crypto that followed Bitcoin - the first digital currency ever created. Utility tokens and governance tokens are somewhat connected to NFTs and the metaverse. A specific example is the MANA cryptocurrency, which allows real estate purchases in the Decentraland metaverse. Stablecoins refer to the likes of Tether, which are pegged to a real-world asset like the U.S. dollar. Such coins are meant to be less volatile than regular cryptocurrency.

This dataset contains historical price data for the top global cryptocurrencies, sourced from Yahoo Finance. The data spans the following time frames for each cryptocurrency:

BTC-USD (Bitcoin): From 2014 to December 2024 ETH-USD (Ethereum): From 2017 to December 2024 XRP-USD (Ripple): From 2017 to December 2024 USDT-USD (Tether): From 2017 to December 2024 SOL-USD (Solana): From 2020 to December 2024 BNB-USD (Binance Coin): From 2017 to December 2024 DOGE-USD (Dogecoin): From 2017 to December 2024 USDC-USD (USD Coin): From 2018 to December 2024 ADA-USD (Cardano): From 2017 to December 2024 STETH-USD (Staked Ethereum): From 2020 to December 2024

Key Features:

Date: The date of the record. Open: The opening price of the cryptocurrency on that day. High: The highest price during the day. Low: The lowest price during the day. Close: The closing price of the cryptocurrency on that day. Adj Close: The adjusted closing price, factoring in stock splits or dividends (for stablecoins like USDT and USDC, this value should be the same as the closing price). Volume: The trading volume for that day.

Data Source:

The dataset is sourced from Yahoo Finance and spans daily data from 2014 to December 2024, offering a rich set of data points for cryptocurrency analysis.

Use Cases:

Market Analysis: Analyze price trends and historical market behavior of leading cryptocurrencies. Price Prediction: Use the data to build predictive models, such as time-series forecasting for future price movements. Backtesting: Test trading strategies and financial models on historical data. Volatility Analysis: Assess the volatility of top cryptocurrencies to gauge market risk. Overview of the Cryptocurrencies in the Dataset: Bitcoin (BTC): The pioneer cryptocurrency, often referred to as digital gold and used as a store of value. Ethereum (ETH): A decentralized platform for building smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps). Ripple (XRP): A payment protocol focused on enabling fast and low-cost international transfers. Tether (USDT): A popular stablecoin pegged to the US Dollar, providing price stability for trading and transactions. Solana (SOL): A high-speed blockchain known for low transaction fees and scalability, often seen as a competitor to Ethereum. Binance Coin (BNB): The native token of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, used for various purposes within the Binance ecosystem. Dogecoin (DOGE): Initially a meme-inspired coin, Dogecoin has gained a strong community and mainstream popularity. USD Coin (USDC): A fully-backed stablecoin pegged to the US Dollar, commonly used in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. Cardano (ADA): A proof-of-stake blockchain focused on scalability, sustainability, and security. Staked Ethereum (STETH): A token representing Ethereum staked in the Ethereum 2.0 network, earning staking rewards.

This dataset provides a comprehensive overview of key cryptocurrencies that have shaped and continue to influence the digital asset market. Whether you're conducting research, building prediction models, or analyzing trends, this dataset is an essential resource for understanding the evolution of cryptocurrencies from 2014 to December 2024.