Bitcoin to Colombian peso exchange rate: Price today, May 18, 2025

The cryptocurrency market in Colombia is constantly changing, which is why knowing the updated Bitcoin price in Colombian pesos (COP) is important for investors and financial enthusiasts. Therefore, here we reveal the daily price of this cryptocurrency, its recent fluctuations, and the factors that impact its value.

Bitcoin price in COP today (Sunday, May 18, 2025)

Bitcoin (BTC): 25.188374 COP

Maximum price today: 25,243 COP

Minimum price today: 24.677334 COP

24-hour change: -0.12143524%

Weekly change: 2.1125946%

All-time high: 25.188374 (05/18/2025)

All-time low: 12.958077 (09/06/2024)

Transaction volume: 38959956000.0

What are cryptocurrencies?

According to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, cryptocurrencies are digital currencies that exist only electronically, which use cryptography to secure and conduct transactions .

They are used as alternative means of payment because they are decentralized, meaning they are not controlled or backed by any central bank . Currently, there are more than 9,000 types of cryptocurrencies on the market.

How cryptocurrencies work

Cryptocurrencies operate based on a system called blockchain , an immutable record of blocks containing transaction information. Each transaction is validated by a network of computers (nodes) using cryptographic algorithms. Once approved, it is added to a block, which is then connected to the existing chain to form the blockchain.

The first modern cryptocurrency was Bitcoin , launched in 2009; however, there are now several types of these digital assets , among the most important and well-known are:

• Bitcoin (BTC)
• Ethereum (ETH)
• Binance Coin (BNB)
• Tether (USDT)
• Solana (SOL)
• Cardano (ADA)
• USD Coin (USDC)
• Aave (AAVE)
• Avalanche (AVAX)
• Dogecoin (DOGE)

To manage cryptocurrencies, there are digital wallets through which users can store and manage their transactions.

Factors that are moving the cryptocurrency market in Colombia

According to the report "Crypto Landscape in Latin America: First Half 2024 Report" by Bitso, a digital cryptocurrency platform in Latin America, the cryptocurrency market in Colombia has undergone significant changes in recent months. While in 2023, Bitcoin was the most popular cryptocurrency for transactions, in 2024 USDT took the lead.

This shift reflects a growing preference for stable assets , especially in a context of volatile BTC and ETH prices. According to the analysis, USDT-COP is the most traded exchange , which could show that Colombian users are looking to protect their capital from market fluctuations while maintaining exposure to the crypto ecosystem.

Therefore, despite USDT dominating daily transactions, Bitcoin remains the preferred cryptocurrency for long-term investment . This suggests that, although Colombians prefer the stability of USDT for everyday transactions, as it is a currency pegged to the dollar, they still trust BTC as a store of value.

This approach is in line with a global trend, where investors are using stablecoins for common transactions and Bitcoin as "digital gold."

Who buys the most cryptocurrencies in Colombia?

Although the year-over-year increase in cryptocurrency users in Colombia has slowed (from 60% to 17%), according to the Bitso report , the country continues to lead the adoption of these currencies compared to other Latin American economies, such as Argentina and Mexico .

Thus, Colombia is positioned as one of the most dynamic crypto markets in the region , but with pending challenges, such as closing the gender gap. According to the report, crypto users in Colombia are distributed as follows:

• 36% are between 25 and 34 years old.

Of which:

• 74% of men.
• 26% of women.

While the cities with the greatest activity are:

• Bogotá.
• Medellin.
• Barranquilla.

In these cities, trading is mainly concentrated in the second week of the month , with peak trading around 10:00 a.m.

It's important to note that the crypto market in Colombia remains volatile, but offers opportunities. Therefore, the country has been in the process of regulating these digital assets for several years.

An example of this was the "La Arenera" pilot project, promoted by the Superintendency of Finance between 2021 and 2024. However, Colombia still lacks a regulatory framework that enables the integration of cryptocurrencies into the national financial system.