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We fetch real-time prices directly from 5 major exchanges: Bitstamp, Kraken, Coinbase, Gemini, and Binance US. The "Average" price is calculated from all visible exchanges.
Each exchange operates independently with its own order books. Price differences (called arbitrage) occur naturally due to varying liquidity, regional demand, and trading fees.
Yes! BitcoinTicker is available as a free macOS menu bar app and iOS app. Visit bitcoin-price.app to download.
Prices update in real-time via WebSocket connections to each exchange. You'll see new prices as soon as trades occur.
No. BitcoinTicker does not collect any personal data or track your usage. Your settings are stored locally on your device.