Bitcoin Hits All-Time High of $111K on 15th Anniversary of Pizza Day Rosalia MazzaThursday, May 22nd 2025 05:34PM
header image Bitcoin reached a record $111,000 on May 22, 2025, coinciding with the 15th anniversary of the first real-world Bitcoin transaction known as Pizza Day.
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Bitcoin Surges to Record $111K on Bitcoin Pizza Day
Fifteen years after its first real-world use, Bitcoin marks a historic new high.
Bitcoin reached a new all-time high today, surpassing $111,000 on the 15th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day, a symbolic date in crypto history.
The price milestone underscores Bitcoin’s continued rise as a financial instrument, marking its highest valuation since inception. The timing of the surge coincides with a day recognized annually to commemorate the first commercial Bitcoin transaction—when 10,000 BTC were exchanged for two pizzas on May 22, 2010.
Bitcoin's latest rally pushes the digital asset further into uncharted territory, capping off a period of renewed investor attention and heightened interest in digital assets. The move has drawn attention not only because of the price itself, but also because of the historical significance of the date.
A Milestone on a Milestone The new all-time high comes exactly 15 years after Laszlo Hanyecz, an early adopter and miner, made what is widely regarded as the first purchase of physical goods with Bitcoin. On that day in 2010, he paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas—valued at around $41 at the time.
That transaction, modest by today’s standards, is viewed as the moment Bitcoin moved beyond a theoretical digital currency and into practical use. It has since become a landmark event within the crypto community, observed each year as Bitcoin Pizza Day. #BinancePizzaDay $BTC
On May 22, 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz made history by purchasing two pizzas for 10,000 BTC, marking the first real-world Bitcoin transaction. Fast forward to 2025, and this event is commemorated globally as Bitcoin Pizza Day. Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has turned this day into a celebration of crypto adoption, community engagement, and, of course, pizza.
Global Celebrations and Community Engagement
Binance organized events in 27 countries, sharing over 6,000 pizzas at 32 global gatherings, engaging more than 5,000 participants. In Barcelona, the celebration included community activities and pizza-making sessions, highlighting Binance's efforts to promote cryptocurrency adoption in Europe.
Interactive Activities and Rewards
Binance introduced several interactive activities to engage the community:
Telegram's "Build Your Crypto Pizza" Game: Participants spun for unique crypto-themed pizza ingredients, aiming to collect all six to complete their virtual pizza and share in a 10,000 USDC reward pool.
Discord's "Collect Coins to Claim Your Pizza" Challenge: Users accumulated "Discord coins" to claim a virtual pizza, sharing in a 2,500 USDC reward pool. The top 10 most engaged users split an additional 500 USDC.
Referral Program: Between May 15 and 28, users could refer friends to Binance, unlocking "Pizza Boxes" worth up to $20 in BTC. The top 100 referrers shared an additional $50,000 in BTC rewards.
Conclusion
Binance Pizza Day 2025 was more than a celebration; it was a testament to the growth and adoption of cryptocurrency. Through global events, interactive activities, and educational initiatives, Binance honored the legacy of Bitcoin's first real-world transaction, inspiring the crypto community to look forward to a decentralized future.
For a visual recap of the celebrations, you can watch the official Binance Pizza Day 2025 livestream below:
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$BTC The live price of Bitcoin is $ 94,870.72 per (BTC / USD) with a current market cap of $ 1,879.21B USD. 24-hour trading volume is $ 59.89B USD. BTC to USD price is updated in real-time. Bitcoin is +1.98% in the last 24 hours with a circulating supply of 19.81M.I think next 2/3 month btc surely $110k+ score .