Bitcoin (BTC) price in Pakistan (PKR)

On Friday, April 18, 2025, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) reached PKR 23,726,907.75 (Approximately Rs 23.72 million), slightly up from the closing rate of PKR 23,543,991.67 on April 17, 2025.

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) reached PKR 23,726,907.75 (Approximately Rs 23.72 million) on Saturday, April 18, 2025, showing a slight increase from the closing rate of PKR 23,543,991.67 on April 17, 2025.

Meanwhile, U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter profits, driven by lively trading activity in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies after the U.S. election.

Following Donald Trump’s win in the November presidential election, excitement around cryptocurrencies surged, pushing Bitcoin’s value past $100,000 in the quarter. Investors were anticipating more favorable crypto regulations under the new administration.

However, in 2018, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) issued a warning to commercial and general banks against handling cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Litecoin.

Note: Bitcoin’s price is highly volatile and can change rapidly. For the latest rates and financial advice, consult a professional or a reliable exchange. We are not responsible for decisions made based on this information.

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What is Bitcoin?

Bitcoin is a digital currency that is fundamentally defined by computer code. Unlike traditional currencies like the US dollar or euro, it isn’t controlled by a central bank or backed by any government. Rather, BTC is managed by its community of users, who collectively maintain and regulate it.

Proponents suggest this makes it a more efficient alternative to conventional money, rendering it immune to actions like a government devaluing currency to support trade. Like other currencies, BTC can be used to pay for goods, services, or swapped for other currencies, as long as the other party willingly accepts it.

Where does it come from?

Bitcoin was introduced in 2009 through encrypted software developed by an individual or group using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto.

Last year, Australian businessman Craig Wright claimed to be Bitcoin’s creator, although some members of the crypto community remain skeptical of his assertion.

Since Bitcoin’s debut, numerous other cryptocurrencies have emerged, but it remains the most widely recognized, with growing acceptance among merchants for payments.

Transactions occur when encrypted codes are shared across a computer network, which collectively tracks and validates them to prevent any BTC from being spent more than once.

Users can “mine” new Bitcoins by running their computers through complex, increasingly challenging processes. However, the system caps the total supply at 21 million Bitcoins, limiting how many will ever exist.