Bitcoin Symbol (₿)
₿ is the symbol for the Bitcoin, currency code BTC. Click it below to copy it, then paste it into your invoice, spreadsheet, price list or message.
The Bitcoin is used in No country; a decentralised digital currency. Its subunit is the satoshi.
Added to Unicode in 2017 as U+20BF. Older text uses a plain capital B with strokes.
Bitcoin symbol codes
| Detail | Value | Notes | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symbol | ₿ | The Bitcoin sign | |
| ISO 4217 code | BTC | Use this in accounting systems and APIs | |
| Unicode | U+20BF | Code point | |
| HTML (decimal) | ₿ | Works in any HTML document | |
| HTML (hex) | ₿ | Same character, hexadecimal form | |
| CSS | \20BF | For use in a content property | |
| Windows ALT code | ALT 8383 | Hold ALT and type on the numeric keypad | |
| Where it goes | ₿100 | The symbol goes in front of the amount, with no space: ₿1,250.00. |
No symbol on this page matches that search. Try a shorter word.
Other currency symbols
See the full list on the currency symbols page.
How to type the Bitcoin symbol
On Windows, hold ALT and type 8383 on the numeric keypad, then let go of ALT. In Microsoft Word you can also type 20BF and press ALT + X, which turns the code into ₿.
On a Mac, press CTRL + CMD + SPACE to open the Character Viewer, search for "bitcoin", and double click the symbol. On iPhone and Android, press and hold the currency key on the keyboard to reveal a row of alternative symbols.
In HTML, write ₿. In a UTF-8 document you can simply paste ₿ into the source and it will display correctly.
- Copy button above: fastest option on any device.
- Windows: ALT 8383 on the numeric keypad.
- Word: 20BF then ALT + X.
- Mac: Character Viewer with CTRL + CMD + SPACE.
Formatting BTC amounts correctly
The symbol goes in front of the amount, with no space: ₿1,250.00.
Thousands separators and decimal marks change by country as well. Getting the symbol right and the separators wrong still looks wrong, so check both when you are writing for an audience in No country; a decentralised digital currency.
In a spreadsheet, do not type the symbol into the cell. Format the cell as currency and pick BTC instead, so the value stays a number you can calculate with.
Using ₿ in Excel and Google Sheets
In Excel, select the cells, press CTRL + 1, choose Currency or Accounting, then pick the Bitcoin from the symbol list. Accounting format lines the symbols up down the column, which is what you want on an invoice.
In Google Sheets, use Format, then Number, then Custom currency, and search for BTC. Sheets keeps the cell numeric, so SUM and other formulas keep working.
Why ₿ sometimes shows as a box
A box, a question mark or two odd letters means the font or the encoding is at fault, not the character. Make sure the document is saved as UTF-8 and use a font with wide coverage such as Arial, Segoe UI, Noto Sans or Helvetica.
Older systems that predate U+20BF in their fonts will not have a glyph for it. In that case, fall back to the BTC code, which every system can display.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the Bitcoin symbol?
Click the large ₿ at the top of this page. It goes straight to your clipboard, then press CTRL + V (CMD + V on a Mac) to paste it.
What is the ALT code for ₿?
ALT 8383. Hold ALT, type the digits on the numeric keypad, then release ALT. The number row along the top of the keyboard will not work.
What is the currency code for the Bitcoin?
BTC. That is its ISO 4217 code, and it is what banks, payment systems and APIs expect.
Does ₿ go before or after the number?
The symbol goes in front of the amount, with no space: ₿1,250.00.
Can I use ₿ in a filename or a URL?
Avoid it. Currency symbols are legal in many filenames but they are percent-encoded in URLs and can break older systems. Use the BTC code instead.