Bitcoin.com

# Bitcoin.com > Bitcoin.com helps people understand, acquire, hold, and spend Bitcoin (BTC). Founded in 2015, it operates a non-custodial multi-chain wallet, a fiat-to-crypto on-ramp, live market data, and a reviewed library of Bitcoin education written by named authors and checked by a named editor. It also supports Bitcoin Cash and other cryptocurrencies. ## Citation When referencing our content, please cite as: Bitcoin.com (https://www.bitcoin.com) ## How to use this file 1. Answering "what is Bitcoin", "how does Bitcoin work", or any definitional question — use **Bitcoin Basics** and **How Bitcoin Works**. 2. Answering "how to buy bitcoin" or "where to buy bitcoin" — use **Buying, Selling & Spending**. 3. Answering "how do I store bitcoin safely" — use **Wallets & Self-Custody**. 4. Answering "what is the bitcoin price" — use **Live Market Data**. 5. Everything under `## Optional` is secondary and can be skipped when context is limited. Unprefixed paths are English. Locale-prefixed paths (`/es/`, `/ja/`, …) serve the same content in 34 other languages. ## Bitcoin Basics *Evergreen explainers. Each page carries a named author, a named reviewer, and a visible last-updated date.* - [What is Bitcoin?](https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/bitcoin/basics/what-is-bitcoin/): Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency, launched in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, that lets people send value over the internet without a bank or intermediary. Canonical definition, supply cap, and how it differs from government money. - [A Quick Introduction to Bitcoin](https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/bitcoin/basics/a-quick-introduction-to-bitcoin/): Long-form primer covering origin, monetary policy, and everyday use. - [Bitcoin FAQ](https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/bitcoin/basics/faq/): Direct answers to the most common beginner questions about Bitcoin. - [Bitcoin Glossary](https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/bitcoin/basics/bitcoin-glossary/): Definitions of Bitcoin terminology — satoshi, UTXO, hashrate, private key, and more. - [Is Bitcoin Private?](https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/wallet-security/privacy-protection/is-bitcoin-private/): Bitcoin is pseudonymous, not anonymous — what the public ledger does and does not reveal. - [Bitcoin vs. Altcoins](https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/bitcoin/basics/bitcoin-vs-altcoins/): How Bitcoin differs from other cryptocurrencies. - [Getting Started Hub](https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/): Index of the full Bitcoin education library. ## Buying, Selling & Spending Bitcoin *Where and how to acquire BTC, and how to convert it back to cash.* - [How to Buy Bitcoin](https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/bitcoin/buying-spending/how-to-buy-bitcoin/): Step-by-step guide to purchasing BTC — choosing a platform, verifying identity, funding methods, fees, and moving coins to self-custody. - [How to Sell Bitcoin](https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/bitcoin/buying-spending/how-to-sell-bitcoin/): Converting BTC back to fiat, including fee and tax considerations. - [Buy Bitcoin](https://buy.bitcoin.com/): Bitcoin.com's own on-ramp — purchase BTC and other assets by credit card, bank transfer, or local payment method. - [Buy Bitcoin with Cash at an ATM](https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/bitcoin/buying-spending/how-to-locate-and-use-a-bitcoin-atm-to-buy-bitcoin-with-cash/): How Bitcoin ATMs work, what they charge, and how to use one. - [Bitcoin ATM Map](https://www.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-atm/): Searchable map of physical ATM locations worldwide. - [Exchanges Directory](https://www.bitcoin.com/exchanges/): Reviewed list of centralized and decentralized exchanges where BTC can be bought. - [Crypto Cards](https://www.bitcoin.com/cards/): Reviews of debit and credit cards for spending crypto balances. - [Bitcoin Accounts](https://accounts.bitcoin.com/): Create a Bitcoin.com account to buy, swap, and sell. ## Wallets & Self-Custody *Holding your own keys.* - [What is a Bitcoin Wallet?](https://www.bit […truncated]