比特幣的歷史：從零到 108,135 美元

從零到 108,135 美元，比特幣經歷了一段相當長的旅程。現在很難想像沒有它的金融世界。

The pre-Bitcoin era was marked by attempts to create digital currencies, such as Digicash, which was developed by David Chaum in 1990. However, these currencies failed to gain widespread adoption due to various factors, including the lack of a decentralized network and the inability to fully anonymize transactions.

前比特幣時代的標誌是創造數位貨幣的嘗試，例如由 David Chaum 於 1990 年開發的 Digicash。交易。

The birth of Bitcoin

比特幣的誕生

Bitcoin was first introduced to the world in 2008 by an anonymous person — or a group of people — known as Satoshi Nakamoto. The goal was to create a decentralized digital currency free from the control of governments and central banks. Bitcoin was designed to be scarce, with a limited supply of 21 million coins, and to be transacted securely and anonymously over a peer-to-peer network.

比特幣於 2008 年由一位名叫中本聰 (Satoshi Nakamoto) 的匿名人士（或一群人）首次向世界推出。目標是創建一種不受政府和央行控制的去中心化數位貨幣。比特幣被設計為稀缺性的，限量供應 2100 萬枚，並透過點對點網路安全、匿名地進行交易。

The first Bitcoin transaction took place on May 22, 2010, when Laszlo Hanyecz, a programmer from Florida, paid 10,000 BTC for two Papa John's pizzas. The event, which became known as Bitcoin Pizza Day, marked the first time that Bitcoin was used to purchase a physical good.

第一筆比特幣交易發生在 2010 年 5 月 22 日，當時來自佛羅裡達州的程式設計師 Laszlo Hanyecz 支付了 10,000 BTC 購買了兩個棒約翰披薩。該活動被稱為“比特幣披薩​​日”，標誌著比特幣首次用於購買實體商品。

In the early years, Bitcoin was traded primarily on niche exchanges and forums, and its value fluctuated significantly. However, as more people began to adopt the cryptocurrency, its liquidity and market capitalization increased substantially.

早年，比特幣主要在小眾交易所和論壇上交易，價值波動較大。然而，隨著越來越多的人開始採用加密貨幣，其流動性和市值大幅增加。

By 2017, Bitcoin had become a mainstream financial asset, with major exchanges, investment funds, and even some banks offering Bitcoin trading services. The cryptocurrency's price surged to an all-time high of nearly $20,000 in December 2017, driven by a combination of factors, including the increasing demand, the launch of Bitcoin futures contracts, and the bull market in traditional financial markets.

到2017年，比特幣已成為主流金融資產，各大交易所、投資基金，甚至一些銀行都提供比特幣交易服務。在需求增加、比特幣期貨合約推出以及傳統金融市場牛市等多種因素的推動下，加密貨幣的價格於 2017 年 12 月飆升至近 20,000 美元的歷史新高。

The following year, Bitcoin was hit hard by another hack when the crypto exchange Coincheck lost $530 million. The incident led to a decline in the cryptocurrency's price and a loss of confidence among some investors.

第二年，比特幣再次遭受駭客攻擊，加密貨幣交易所 Coincheck 損失了 5.3 億美元。該事件導致加密貨幣價格下跌，並導致一些投資者失去信心。

The pandemic as a Bitcoin boom

這場流行病引發了比特幣的繁榮

Despite the setbacks, Bitcoin continued to gain support from a wider range of investors and institutions, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic caused widespread economic disruption and a flight to digital assets, as traditional investment options became less attractive.

儘管遭遇挫折，比特幣繼續獲得更廣泛投資者和機構的支持，尤其是在 COVID-19 大流行期間。由於傳統投資選擇變得不那麼有吸引力，這場大流行造成了廣泛的經濟混亂和數位資產的逃脫。

In 2021, Bitcoin was being added to 401(k) plans and getting support from big names like Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The cryptocurrency's price surged again, reaching a new all-time high of $73,000 in March 2024 due to the SEC’s approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, followed by the U.K.’s approval of Bitcoin-linked securities being listed on the stock market.

2021 年，比特幣被添加到 401(k) 計劃中，並得到了特斯拉執行長馬斯克 (Elon Musk) 等大人物的支持。由於美國證券交易委員會批准現貨比特幣 ETF，以及英國批准比特幣相關證券在股市上市，加密貨幣的價格再次飆升，於 2024 年 3 月達到 73,000 美元的歷史新高。

Bitcoin received support from Donald Trump during the 2024 U.S. presidential election, and after his victory, it surged to an all-time high of $108,135 on December 17, 2024.

比特幣在2024年美國總統大選期間得到了唐納德·川普的支持，在他獲勝後，比特幣於2024年12月17日飆升至108,135美元的歷史新高。