2024 年：比特币具有里​​程碑意义的一年

2025 年初，比特币迎来了 16 岁生日，并在 2024 年取得了突破性的成就。

Bitcoin had a remarkable year in 2024, celebrating its 16th birthday with groundbreaking achievements. The network processed over $19 trillion in transactions, reaching an all-time high (ATH) of $108,268.45 and witnessing the launch of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States.

2024 年，比特币度过了非凡的一年，以突破性的成就庆祝了它的 16 岁生日。该网络处理了超过 19 万亿美元的交易，达到 108,268.45 美元的历史新高 (ATH)，并见证了现货比特币交易所交易基金 (ETF) 在美国的推出。

Bitcoin Transaction Volume Rebounds

比特币交易量反弹

After years of decline, Bitcoin's transaction volume finally rebounded in 2024. From $8.7 trillion in 2023, the network's transaction value more than doubled to $19 trillion.

经过多年的下滑，比特币的交易量终于在 2024 年反弹。该网络的交易价值从 2023 年的 8.7 万亿美元增长了一倍多，达到 19 万亿美元。

This significant increase was driven by several factors, including the rising demand for Bitcoin as an inflation hedge and a payment method among institutions and retail traders. Additionally, the launch of several layer-2 solutions, such as the Lightning Network, enabled faster and cheaper transactions.

这一显着增长是由多种因素推动的，包括对比特币作为通胀对冲工具以及机构和零售交易者之间的支付方式的需求不断增长。此外，闪电网络等多种第 2 层解决方案的推出使得交易速度更快、成本更低。

As a result of this rebound, Bitcoin's transaction volume came closer to its 2021 peak of $47 trillion during the last bull market, according to Pierre Rochard, Vice President of Research at Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:RIOT).

Riot Platforms（纳斯达克股票代码：RIOT）研究副总裁 Pierre Rochard 表示，由于这次反弹，比特币的交易量更接近上一次牛市期间 2021 年 47 万亿美元的峰值。

“This year's figures decisively prove Bitcoin's role as both a store of value and a medium of exchange,” wrote Rochard in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account.

“今年的数据决定性地证明了比特币作为价值储存手段和交换媒介的作用，”罗查德在他的 X（前 Twitter）账户上发帖写道。

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Spark Rally

现货比特币 ETF 引发反弹

One of the major drivers of Bitcoin's 2024 rally was the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finally gave the green light in January, allowing institutional investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin directly without having to manage the asset themselves. This long-awaited development fueled both Bitcoin's price and volume growth.

比特币 2024 年上涨的主要推动力之一是美国批准现货比特币 ETF 美国证券交易委员会 (SEC) 最终在 1 月份批准，允许机构投资者直接投资比特币，而无需管理该资产他们自己。这一期待已久的发展推动了比特币价格和数量的增长。

The ETF launch also coincided with Bitcoin's April 2024 halving, which cut mining rewards from 6.25 BTC per block to 3.125 BTC. This reduction in supply further boosted demand at a time of increased institutional interest, propelling Bitcoin to new heights.

ETF 的推出也恰逢比特币 2024 年 4 月减半，挖矿奖励从每个区块 6.25 BTC 削减至 3.125 BTC。在机构兴趣增加之际，供应的减少进一步刺激了需求，将比特币推向新的高度。

Bitcoin Price Surges to New Highs

比特币价格飙升至新高

Unsurprisingly, Bitcoin's price surged dramatically in 2024. Starting the year at $42,280, it climbed past $91,500 in December and peaked at $108,268.45 on December 17. This marked an annual return of over 121%.

毫不奇怪，比特币的价格在 2024 年大幅飙升。年初价格为 42,280 美元，12 月攀升至 91,500 美元以上，并于 12 月 17 日达到峰值 108,268.45 美元。这标志着年回报率超过 121%。

On January 3, Bitcoin briefly hit $98,690, even as 24-hour trading volumes dipped to $35 billion from $56 billion at the end of December. Despite this decrease in trading activity, Bitcoin held its $1.94 trillion market capitalization, reaffirming its dominance in the cryptocurrency space.

1 月 3 日，比特币一度触及 98,690 美元，尽管 24 小时交易量从 12 月底的 560 亿美元降至 350 亿美元。尽管交易活动减少，但比特币仍保持 1.94 万亿美元的市值，重申了其在加密货币领域的主导地位。

Bitcoin Mining and Hashrate Records Broken

比特币挖矿和算力打破记录

While Bitcoin's price and transaction volume reached new ATHs in 2ịt4, so did its network security. The hashrate hit a record 1,000 exahashes per second (EH/s) on January 3 before stabilizing at 775 EH/s.

虽然比特币的价格和交易量在 2014 年达到了新的 ATH，但其网络安全性也达到了新的高度。 1 月 3 日，算力达到创纪录的每秒 1,000 exahashes (EH/s)，然后稳定在 775 EH/s。

This massive hashrate was largely concentrated in the United States, with U.S.-based mining pools, such as Foundry USA and MARA Pool, contributing 38.5% of the total hashrate. However, China-based mining pools still maintained majority control.

这一海量算力主要集中在美国，美国的矿池如 Foundry USA 和 MARA Pool 贡献了总算力的 38.5%。然而，中国矿池仍保持多数控制权。

This surge in mining activity was driven by the increased profitability of mining Bitcoin block rewards, which rose to 3.125 BTC after the halving and were further boosted by Bitcoin's price rally.

挖矿活动的激增是由于挖矿比特币区块奖励的盈利能力增加所推动的，减半后奖励升至 3.125 BTC，并受到比特币价格上涨的进一步推动。

Bitcoin's 16 Years of Transformation

比特币 16 年的转型

As 2024 came to a close, so did 16 extraordinary years of Bitcoin's journey since its 2009 inception. Commencing with settling $0.99 transactions on BitcoinTalkForum to now processing trillions of dollars in global trade, Bitcoin's growth has been nothing short of exponential.

2024 年即将结束，比特币自 2009 年诞生以来 16 年的非凡历程也随之结束。从在 BitcoinTalkForum 上结算 0.99 美元的交易开始，到现在处理数万亿美元的全球贸易，比特币的增长简直是指数级的。

Bitcoin's return on investment (ROI) of 989 trillion percent since 2009 dwarfs even Amazon's legendary 298,666% ROI since its initial public offering. It also outpaces the market performance of other tech giants, such as Google and Meta, at similar stages of maturity.

自 2009 年以来，比特币的投资回报率 (ROI) 高达 989 万亿%，甚至令亚马逊自首次公开募股以来传奇般的 298,666% 投资回报率相形见绌。它还超过了处于相似成熟阶段的其他科技巨头（例如谷歌和 Meta）的市场表现。

In its 16th year, Bitcoin has fully transitioned into a mainstream financial asset. The introduction of spot ETFs and record-breaking transaction volumes in 2024 further highlights the growing institutional adoption of Bitcoin. As it continues to mature, Bitcoin is sure to redefine global finance and maintain its enduring relevance in a rapidly changing world.

比特币迎来第16个年头，已全面转型为主流金融资产。 2024 年现货 ETF 的推出和破纪录的交易量进一步凸显了机构对比特币的日益采用。随着比特币的不断成熟，它必将重新定义全球金融，并在快速变化的世界中保持其持久的相关性。