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Bitcoin’s First Million-Dollar Transaction

In 2013, a million-dollar Bitcoin transaction was completed by Mt. Gox, a cryptocurrency exchange that was once the largest in the world. The buyer, who remains anonymous, purchased $1 million worth of Bitcoin from a seller using a single transaction, marking the first time Bitcoin crossed the $1 million threshold in value.

At that time, Bitcoin was still largely viewed as an experimental and volatile asset, and most people were skeptical about its future. This milestone showed its growing acceptance as a legitimate currency. However, Mt. Gox’s downfall was swift: just a year later, the exchange was hacked, and 850,000 bitcoins were stolen, causing a massive crash in the market.

Despite this setback, the million-dollar transaction stands as a significant turning point in Bitcoin’s history, signaling its potential for high-value exchanges.