Bitcoin Symbol Copy and Paste (₿ BTC Ƀ)
Bitcoin sign
Unicode U+20BF · HTML ₿
Tap any symbol to copy it. Each tap also adds it to the box above, so you can copy several together.
Codes for every symbol on this page (Unicode, HTML, Alt, Mac, Word)
| Symbol | Name | Unicode | HTML | Windows Alt code | Mac | MS Word |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₿ | Bitcoin sign | U+20BF | ₿ | - | - | 20BF then Alt+X |
| BTC | Bitcoin ticker | U+0042 U+0054 U+0043 | BTC | - | - | - |
| Ƀ | Older B with stroke | U+0243 | Ƀ | - | - | 0243 then Alt+X |
The bitcoin symbol is ₿, a capital B with two short vertical strokes at the top and bottom, and you can copy it from the box above. It is a real text character, so the bitcoin symbol text pastes into chats, documents and websites like any letter.
This page explains the difference between ₿, the code BTC and the older Ƀ, what small units like the satoshi are, and how to type ₿ when your keyboard has no key for it. It is general information only, not investment advice.
₿ vs BTC vs Ƀ: Which One to Use
| Form | What it is | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ₿ | Official Unicode bitcoin sign (U+20BF) | ₿0.5 |
| BTC | Common ticker used on exchanges and in news | 0.5 BTC |
| Ƀ | Latin letter B with stroke, used as a stand-in before ₿ existed | Ƀ0.5 (older style) |
₿ was added to Unicode in version 10.0 in 2017. Before that, people borrowed Ƀ, which is really a letter from some alphabets, or wrote BTC. Today ₿ is the correct sign, and BTC is the clearest text form. Note that BTC is a market ticker, not an official ISO currency code like INR or USD.
Small Units: Satoshi and mBTC
One bitcoin can be split into very small parts. The smallest unit is the satoshi, named after Satoshi Nakamoto, the name used by bitcoin's creator.
- 1 BTC = 100,000,000 satoshi (one hundred million).
- 1 satoshi = 0.00000001 BTC.
- 1 mBTC (millibitcoin) = 0.001 BTC.
Because these amounts have many zeros, write them carefully. Count the decimal places twice, or use the smaller unit to keep numbers short: 50,000 satoshi is easier to read than 0.0005 BTC. There is no widely used separate symbol for the satoshi; people write "sats" or "satoshi" after the number.
How to Type the Bitcoin Symbol
There is no standard Alt code or Mac Option shortcut for ₿. Use one of these:
- Copy and paste from the box above, the fastest way on any device.
- MS Word: type
20BF, then press Alt+X. For Ƀ, use0243. - Windows: press Windows+. to open the emoji and symbols panel and look under symbols.
- Mac: press Control+Command+Space and search "bitcoin".
- HTML: write
₿. - Phones: most Android and iPhone keyboards do not show ₿ on the currency key, so copying is easiest.
If ₿ appears as an empty box, the font is too old. Switch to a newer font or write BTC. For a picture version, use the Download PNG button.
Do Not Confuse ₿ with the Thai Baht ฿
The Thai baht sign ฿ looks very similar. The difference is in the line:
- ฿ (baht): one line going all the way through the B.
- ₿ (bitcoin): two short strokes that only stick out at the top and bottom.
Using the wrong one changes the meaning completely. The baht and other national money signs are listed on the currency symbols page, along with the dollar symbol and the rupee symbol.
Frequently asked questions
What is the bitcoin symbol?
The bitcoin symbol is ₿, Unicode U+20BF. In text you can also write BTC, which is the common ticker on trading platforms.
Can I copy the bitcoin symbol as text?
Yes. Tap ₿ in the box above to copy it, then paste it anywhere. It is a normal Unicode character, so it stays as text, not an image.
When was the bitcoin sign added to Unicode?
₿ was added in Unicode 10.0, released in 2017. Older phones and fonts made before then may not display it.
Is Ƀ the same as ₿?
No. Ƀ is a Latin letter B with a stroke that some people used before ₿ existed. ₿ is the dedicated bitcoin sign and is the better choice today.