Bitcoin Sign ₿

The Bitcoin Sign character (₿) is a standard HTML entity defined in the HTML specification. In HTML source code, it can be written using the named entity reference ₿, the decimal numeric character reference ₿, or the hexadecimal numeric reference ₿. The character is assigned Unicode code point U+20BF in the Universal Character Set.

The Bitcoin sign (₿) is the official Unicode currency symbol for Bitcoin (BTC), approved in 2017. It features a capital B with two vertical strokes, echoing the design of the dollar sign. As a relatively new addition to Unicode, font support is good in modern systems but may be limited in older fonts.

Currency symbol entities are essential for e-commerce platforms, financial dashboards, and any web content that displays monetary values across different markets. Using the correct HTML entity or Unicode code point ensures that currency symbols render consistently regardless of the visitor's operating system, installed fonts, or browser configuration. For international websites, properly encoded currency entities enable accurate localization of prices and financial data.

When deciding how to encode the Bitcoin Sign character in your HTML documents, the named entity ₿ is generally the most readable choice for developers reviewing or maintaining source code. The decimal form ₿ and hexadecimal form ₿ are equally valid alternatives that work in contexts where named entities may not be supported, or when generating HTML output programmatically from server-side code. All three representations produce identical visual output in every modern web browser.

Use the Bitcoin sign in cryptocurrency pricing, blockchain-related content, and fintech applications. Since there is no standard HTML named entity, use the decimal (₿) or hex (₿) numeric reference. Ensure your web fonts include this character or provide a fallback for older browsers.