Bitcoin Diamond (BCD)

Overview

Bitcoin Diamond (BCD) market snapshot: Price $0.061182, market capitalization $11.51M, and reported 24-hour volume $28.

Trading activity: Reported 24-hour volume equals 0.00% of market capitalization. The local markets snapshot lists LATOKEN among venues with observed trading activity.

YearBull indicators: Bull Score 0/100. YB Market Risk —. This relative market-volatility label is not an investment-safety assessment. Observed price change: 24h 0.00% · 7d 0.00% · 30d <0.01%.

Values are descriptive and should be read together rather than as a price forecast. Read the YearBull methodology. Snapshot date: 2026-03-28. Data history: 84 daily observations available in the latest 90-day window.

Methodology responsibility: YearBull’s analytical methodology and presentation rules are developed and maintained by Alan Zelvin, Founder & Lead Crypto Researcher. This note identifies responsibility for the methodology; it does not attribute authorship of this data snapshot.

What is Bitcoin Diamond (BCD)?

Source description

“Bitcoin Diamond (BCD) is a fork of Bitcoin that occurs at the predetermined height of block 495,866 and therewith a new chain will be generated as the BCD. Bitcoin Diamond miners will begin creating blocks with a new proof-of-work algorithm, and will consecutively develop and enhance the protection for account transfer and privacy based on original features of BTC. This will cause a bifurcation of the Bitcoin blockchain. The original Bitcoin blockchain will continue unaltered, but a new branch of the blockchain will split off from the original chain. It shares the same transaction history with Bitcoin until it starts branching and coming into a unique block from which it diverges. As a result of this process, a new cryptocurrency was created which we call “Bitcoin Diamond”. Bitcoin Diamond coin could win over a lot of Bitcoin users with its faster transaction times, lower fees and easier access to new users. Bitcoin is a hugely popular coin but it can be quite difficult to use! Many critics of Bitcoin argue that the coin won’t be a valid replacement for normal money until users can make small purchases; quickly and easily. A network offering these features will also appeal to small businesses dealing in low priced, high-volume goods like coffee or fast food. However, in my opinion the price of Bitcoin Diamond will have to be more stable before it attracts any big-brand clients like Starbucks or McDonalds. One of the main safety features of blockchain technology is encryption. Private personal information is hidden using computer code. Some critics of Bitcoin think that not enough user information is encrypted. For example, all transactions and their amounts can be seen by anyone using the Bitcoin network.”

This source-supplied description may contain old, promotional, or unverified claims and is not YearBull editorial analysis.

Bitcoin Diamond (BCD) project facts

  • Source tags: Smart Contract Platform, Proof of Work (PoW)
  • Recorded network: native asset or no separate token platform identified
  • Recorded launch or genesis date: 2017-11-01

Official links and contract records appear in Key Facts. Project details can change, so verify current information with the project.

Bitcoin Diamond (BCD) FAQ

How did Bitcoin Diamond originate from Bitcoin’s blockchain?

The project describes Bitcoin Diamond as a Bitcoin fork created at block height 495,866. According to that account, the original Bitcoin chain continued unchanged while a separate branch began from a shared transaction history and then diverged at a unique block. This process produced a new cryptocurrency, BCD, with its own subsequent block production and development path.

What changes does Bitcoin Diamond describe for transaction capacity and speed?

Bitcoin Diamond states that it processes larger blocks than Bitcoin within the same period. Larger blocks are presented as allowing more transactions and reducing average transaction times. The project connects these claimed characteristics with lower fees and quicker payments, particularly for smaller purchases and other situations where users may value faster confirmation and greater transaction capacity.

How does Bitcoin Diamond describe its mining approach?

The project states that Bitcoin Diamond uses a new proof-of-work algorithm and is intended to be accessible to miners with less powerful computers. It specifically presents GPU mining as a way for more participants to help support the network. These are project-level descriptions of the mining model rather than independent assessments of its current accessibility or distribution.

Which everyday payment situations does Bitcoin Diamond identify as potential applications?

The project positions BCD’s claimed faster transactions, lower fees, and lower price as potentially suitable for small, inexpensive purchases such as coffee or bus tickets. It also identifies small businesses selling high-volume, low-priced goods—such as coffee or fast food—as a possible audience. These are stated applications, not evidence that such adoption has occurred.

Bitcoin Diamond metric comparison

This comparison is a stored snapshot generated 2026-10-22 06:31 UTC from 84 daily observations available from 2025-12-30 through 2026-03-28. It is separate from the latest analytical cards above. Percentiles compare the snapshot value with that day's analytical universe; a higher percentile means a larger observed value, not necessarily a better investment characteristic.

MetricSnapshot30d before90d beforeChange vs 30dUniverse percentile
Price$0.0612$0.0612n/a+0.0%n/a
Market cap$11.51M$11.51Mn/a+0.0%P86.2
YearBull Rankn/a#5,574n/an/an/a
Bull Scoren/a70/100n/an/an/a
Turnover0.00%0.00%n/a0.0 ptsP1.1
YB Market Riskn/aHighn/an/an/a
Cyclen/aLaten/an/an/a

Median absolute daily movement 0.00%; distance from the highest local daily price 0.0%; circulating supply change 0.0%. These measurements are descriptive and do not predict future direction.

YearBull Rank on this page

Most recent YearBull Rank reading for bitcoin-diamond is #5545.

Rank timeline (last 365 days)

Rank change (nearest points).

Reading rule: a smaller rank number indicates stronger placement.

  • 7d window: no reference point available.
  • 30d window: no reference point available.

YearBull Rank is a relative placement score used on YearBull to compare a coin against peers within the same dataset. Lower rank numbers indicate stronger placement in the current snapshot.

Stability posture: a stable slope can beat a flashy month.

Market depth: liquidity often shows up as how easily the rank holds its gains.

Venue context: a broader footprint often smooths the rank trajectory.

Trend context: a quick bounce can still be a mean-reversion phase.

Editorial note: This analysis was prepared by the YearBull research team under the direction of Alan Zelvin, Founder and Lead Crypto Researcher. The assessment follows YearBull’s internal research methodology and editorial standards. Methodology · Editorial Policy
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Bitcoin Diamond (BCD) Markets

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LATOKEN BCD/USDT $0 #95

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