15 years Bitcoin: From two pizzas to a billion dollars!

15 years Bitcoin: From two pizzas to a billion dollars!

Vienna, Österreich - On May 22, 2010, the US software developer Laszlo Hanyecz made a transaction-historical decision that should shape the world of cryptocurrencies forever. With 10,000 Bitcoin, he paid two pizzas, the value of which was about $ 41 at the time. Today these 10,000 Bitcoin are worth over one billion dollars. From now on, this remarkable event is the symbolic starting point for the everyday use of Bitcoin and is celebrated annually as "Bitcoin Pizza Day". Exactly 15 years ago, when Bitcoin was regarded as a "Magic Internet Money" and not as a serious financial instrument, it became clear how quickly the perception and value of digital currencies can change. [vienna.at] reports that the date of the first pizza purchase is intensively anchored in the memory of the crypto community.

Over the years, Bitcoin has developed into an important global asset. On May 22, 2025, the Bitcoin Prize reached a record high of almost $ 112,000. Institutional investors again show risk to risk, which led to traces of around $ 6.7 billion in Bitcoin investments in the past month alone. The listings of the first Bitcoin ETFs from Blackrock in January 2024 at Nasdaq made it easier to access the Bitcoin market. According to the crypto company Bitwise, ETF positions rose by over 40 percent in the first quarter of 2025. These developments reflect a growing trust in cryptocurrency.

institutional acceptance supports the Bitcoin market

As part of this positive development, the crypto tours Coinbase was recently recorded in the US Leindex S&P 500. This underlines the increasing acceptance of crypto companies in the traditional financial market. However, the platform was not without challenges; It was the goal of a hacker attack in which user data was stolen. The attackers demanded a ransom of $ 20 million, which Coinbase refused. Instead, the stock exchange informed the supervisory authorities about the incident, the costs of which are estimated between $ 180 and $ 400 million. Surprisingly, the course of the platform remained stable despite these turbulence.

The broad acceptance and use of Bitcoin is also shown in the upcoming conference "Bitcoin 2025", which will take place in the USA next week. Renowned speakers such as US Vice President J. D. Vance and micro strategy founder Michael Saylor are expected. 15 years after the first pizza purchase, Bitcoin has finally established its place as a digital investment in the financial world.

A look at the future

The view of Bitcoin has changed enormously in the general public. Originally promoted by technology enthusiasts and libertarians, the cryptocurrency has now also gained a foothold in business. Companies such as Microsoft and Overstock accept Bitcoin as a means of payment, and governments worldwide are working to develop clear regulations for cryptocurrencies. Interest in strategic Bitcoin reserves becomes clear with initiatives such as a draft law in Pennsylvania, which deals with state investments in Bitcoin. These could be used as security against inflation and the diversification of assets.

Finally, the course of the past 15 years shows how Bitcoin has developed from a questionable idea to a load -bearing pillar of the global financial system. The technologies and trends in the Bitcoin area seem on the rise and indicate that the digital currency will continue to play a central role in the future. [CoinSpeaker] and [BTC-Consultant] confirm this trend and emphasize the continued relevance and the increasing trust in Bitcoin as a serious financial alternative.