Bitcoin Symbol
Copy the Bitcoin symbol (₿) and find its Unicode value, HTML entity, and how to type it on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
The Bitcoin symbol is ₿ (Unicode U+20BF, BITCOIN SIGN), added in Unicode 10.0 in 2017.
Use the Bitcoin Symbol
Bitcoin Symbol
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Formats
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Keyboard Input Methods
The Bitcoin sign is not printed on any physical keyboard layout, so there is no dedicated shortcut. These are the generic Unicode entry methods each platform supports for typing U+20BF directly.
| System | Method | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows (Microsoft Word) | Type the hex code 20BF, then press Alt+X to convert it. | |
| Windows (Character Map) | Run charmap.exe, search "Bitcoin", copy the glyph. | |
| Mac (Character Viewer) | Opens Character Viewer; search "bitcoin" and double-click the result. | |
| Mac (Unicode Hex Input) | Requires switching the input source to Unicode Hex Input first. | |
| Linux (GTK/IBus) | Type the hex code, then press Enter or Space. | |
| Any keyboard layout | none | No layout prints ₿ on a physical key — use one of the Unicode methods above, or copy it from this page. |
Try it: format a BTC amount
Enter an amount and pick a style to copy a formatted Bitcoin value.
₿0.12345678
Quick answer
The Bitcoin symbol is ₿ (Unicode U+20BF, BITCOIN SIGN), added in Unicode 10.0 in 2017. It has no Alt code or keyboard key: on Windows type 20BF then Alt+X in Word, or on a Mac press Control+Command+Space and search "bitcoin".
Example: 0.12345678 BTC written with the sign is ₿0.12345678; the smallest unit, 1 satoshi, is ₿0.00000001
Copy ₿ with one click, or format any BTC amount to 8 decimals.
Summary
This tool is a quick reference and copy page for the Bitcoin currency symbol (₿). It shows the character alongside its Unicode code point, HTML entity, CSS escape, and URL-encoded form, plus how each major OS actually lets you enter it. The Bitcoin sign is a recent addition to Unicode, so it has no legacy Alt code and no physical key on any keyboard layout; this page covers the generic Unicode input methods that do work. Click the symbol or any row to copy it straight to your clipboard.
How it works
- Click the large ₿ symbol to copy the plain character to your clipboard.
- Or click any row in the Formats list to copy that exact encoded form (Unicode, HTML entity, URL encoding).
- Check the input method table for your OS — there is no dedicated key, so each platform uses a generic Unicode entry method.
- Use the "Try it" box to format an amount as a BTC value, either with full satoshi precision or a rounded price style.
Use cases
- Insert ₿ into a price or invoice line when your keyboard has no Bitcoin key.
- Format a BTC amount with full 8-decimal satoshi precision.
- Paste the HTML numeric entity ₿ when a raw ₿ gets mangled by legacy page encoding.
- Escape ₿ as %E2%82%BF in a URL query string or API request.
- Look up the correct Unicode code point before hardcoding it in a font or icon set.
- Type ₿ on Windows or Mac using the built-in Unicode hex input methods.