It just depends on your habits: in my language (I'm Italian) the currency symbol would go after the number, so 100 $ for example, but because of my job I mainly send emails in English so I'm more used to place the currency symbol before the number, and I realized I started doing that even when I write in Italian, I'm not even sure why or when. Anyway for me it's pretty irrelevant, every country has different rules.
Topic: | POLL | Best suited place for bitcoin symbol's before or after amounts? (Read 399 times)
October 07, 2023, 09:09:34 AM
I didn't know in Italy it's normal to use $100 as 100$ so it's after the amounts. When we're using bitcoin we're being told it's irrelevant where the symbol's put because it's a break from formal expectations. It looks like we're going to put the symbol where we want.
October 07, 2023, 01:42:22 AM
The Bitcoin symbol should go before the value, just like any other currency symbol . It helps to read & understand value correctly 
October 06, 2023, 09:15:46 PM
I don't think there is a standard, fact I don't really use the Bitcoin symbol pretty much do social media or watch on coin gecko, coin market cap, and some of the VPS servers that I use only use a ticker like BTC ETH or DOGE
and according to the pool people used before I think this become the default for some users.
There was also a poll about this in 2014 ---> Bitcoin symbol positioning
and according to the pool people used before I think this become the default for some users.
October 06, 2023, 08:52:57 PM
I've seen amounts written in words like 1BTC 1 BTC but not like BTC1 BTC 1 so that's easy.
I'm asking if the best place for symbol's at the beginning or end of amounts. I've seen both styles. If you're writing amounts where's the best place supposed to be BTC1.23456789 or 1.23456789BTC. Which way do you prefer using the Bitcoin symbol.
It just depends on your habits: in my language (I'm Italian) the currency symbol would go after the number, so 100 $ for example, but because of my job I mainly send emails in English so I'm more used to place the currency symbol before the number, and I realized I started doing that even when I write in Italian, I'm not even sure why or when. Anyway for me it's pretty irrelevant, every country has different rules. I'm asking if the best place for symbol's at the beginning or end of amounts. I've seen both styles. If you're writing amounts where's the best place supposed to be BTC1.23456789 or 1.23456789BTC. Which way do you prefer using the Bitcoin symbol.
October 06, 2023, 08:46:35 PM
Never thought of this, well I used to get confused while writing any amount in USD as $15 or 15$.. same is the case with my local currency PKR.. But I think what matters is not the placement, most people follow the standard, and most of them don't. For other currencies, there can be standards I'm sure but for Bitcoin whatever you like, you can use because I haven't acknowledged from anyone that this si a particular standard for writing valuation in Bitcoin.
In some countries it's fine to place symbols both ways in some they're stricter. In this forum we aren't following any thing it's every one using BTC or BTC in places they're comfortable.TBH, I was expecting such of the question, a few days ago similar kind of topic on why Bitcoin's total supply is 21M was posted and I was like I haven't thought of it as it's, not the principle that everything must exist on logic, I know specifically for the phenomena it should but for the things like why your name is ABC.. it really doesn't make sense that there would be logic,his/her name is ABC because his parents wanted.
It makes BTC ideal if it's limited in supply so Bitcoin's capped to 21M. There are theories but we don't know why Satoshi chose 21M. It should've included reasons in the whitepaper but Satoshi didn't add it. 
October 06, 2023, 06:07:42 PM
That's not true (though I'm not sure if by "currencies" you mean cryptocurrencies or are including fiat ones).
Well, just what you explain, most people used the left one, and there are some use the right one of placing currency sign. Which i've come up that there is no standard of placing it in numbers, it's just preference.
October 06, 2023, 10:02:10 AM
Never thought of this, well I used to get confused while writing any amount in USD as $15 or 15$.. same is the case with my local currency PKR.. But I think what matters is not the placement, most people follow the standard, and most of them don't. For other currencies, there can be standards I'm sure but for Bitcoin whatever you like, you can use because I haven't acknowledged from anyone that this si a particular standard for writing valuation in Bitcoin.
TBH, I was expecting such of the question, a few days ago similar kind of topic on why Bitcoin's total supply is 21M was posted and I was like I haven't thought of it as it's, not the principle that everything must exist on logic, I know specifically for the phenomena it should but for the things like why your name is ABC.. it really doesn't make sense that there would be logic,his/her name is ABC because his parents wanted.
TBH, I was expecting such of the question, a few days ago similar kind of topic on why Bitcoin's total supply is 21M was posted and I was like I haven't thought of it as it's, not the principle that everything must exist on logic, I know specifically for the phenomena it should but for the things like why your name is ABC.. it really doesn't make sense that there would be logic,his/her name is ABC because his parents wanted.
October 06, 2023, 08:25:41 AM
I voted for putting BTC before the amount, but honestly I'm OK with either and I think I've written bitcoin amounts both ways. But in any case, it's no government's currency, it's not controlled by any person or group, so even if somebody could set the standard for symbol placement, everyone would still do as they please.
Putting the symbol where you want makes it a personal choice. I've used the symbol both ways in the amount. I know there isn't a fixed rule so I've used btc BTC and BTC some times.Why is this even being debated? Lol. A much better discussion is the one about units, e.g., sats, mBTC, etc. Even then people are still free to do whatever they like.
Like when ppl say they'll send 700 sats instead of saying 0.00000700BTC or when you ask for 5 mBTC instead of 0.005BTC. Isn't that discussion settled?
October 06, 2023, 01:03:10 AM
I've seen amounts written in words like 1BTC 1 BTC but not like BTC1 BTC 1 so that's easy.
I'm asking if the best place for symbol's at the beginning or end of amounts. I've seen both styles. If you're writing amounts where's the best place supposed to be BTC1.23456789 or 1.23456789BTC. Which way do you prefer using the Bitcoin symbol.
I'm asking if the best place for symbol's at the beginning or end of amounts. I've seen both styles. If you're writing amounts where's the best place supposed to be BTC1.23456789 or 1.23456789BTC. Which way do you prefer using the Bitcoin symbol.
I don't use the Bitcoin symbol so I don't care. I usually write 1 BTC or 2 BTC. This is what I'm used to do.
Is this the most important thing in the world, when it comes to Bitcoin/blockchain technology/crypto adoption?
I'm sure that there are way more important topics regarding Bitcoin that we should be discussing.
You can write the Bitcoin symbol wherever you want. Before or after the BTC amount. It doesn't matter.
October 05, 2023, 10:26:15 PM
There's no standard of placing bitcoin symbol in a number/decimals. The same for other currencies.
That's not true (though I'm not sure if by "currencies" you mean cryptocurrencies or are including fiat ones). I often see people writing USD amounts like this: 1$. The standard is to place the dollar sign before the amount--that's true in the US, and since it's the US's currency and the US's standard, it should be the standard. I just used USD as an example, but my thinking should hold for any country's currency.I voted for putting BTC before the amount, but honestly I'm OK with either and I think I've written bitcoin amounts both ways. But in any case, it's no government's currency, it's not controlled by any person or group, so even if somebody could set the standard for symbol placement, everyone would still do as they please.
Why is this even being debated? Lol. A much better discussion is the one about units, e.g., sats, mBTC, etc. Even then people are still free to do whatever they like.
October 05, 2023, 09:28:23 PM
There isn't enough activity in this thread. I'm disappointed it didn't receive attention any where close to what I'd expected. The poll hasn't attracted votes so it isn't easy to know what your opinions are. I'd like to see expanded discussion about the symbol. Which one's for you before or after amounts?
That means that nobody cares where the bitcoin symbol should be placed and if I'm being honest, having a standard position kind of defeats the purpose of bitcoin being free and not governed by anyone. I think there's no need for an expanded discussion, the paltry activity in this thread should be enough message as to the stand of the forum users regarding bitcoin symbol placement. October 05, 2023, 08:45:32 PM
There isn't enough activity in this thread. I'm disappointed it didn't receive attention any where close to what I'd expected. The poll hasn't attracted votes so it isn't easy to know what your opinions are. I'd like to see expanded discussion about the symbol. Which one's for you before or after amounts?
September 24, 2023, 08:02:07 PM
Do you mean it's being a rebel upsetting world order banking.? Bitcoin's identity makes it entitled to build on uniqueness. It doesn't make it standard sign placing so we're putting it where we want. That can't be best.
Bitcoin is not fiat and it should not follow the general rules followed for fiat currencies.
September 07, 2023, 04:53:03 PM
I choose to write my own one bitcoin in this way 1btc because, to me, it sounds correct when pronounced. Although that's my way and reason for writing one bitcoin(1btc), I don't know for others since 1btc or btc1 has the same value and meaning nothing changed from it.
Those placing the symbol of bitcoin before or after the amount of bitcoin doesn't change the value of bitcoin, in either way. Whether the symbol is suited before or after doesn't mean anything since the value is still the same. 1 btc is still the same as btc 1 no matter how you see it through.
People can choose how they write their btc symbols in a way that is more suited for them and it seems not to get others confused as long as they know the value and the symbols of what is written
Those placing the symbol of bitcoin before or after the amount of bitcoin doesn't change the value of bitcoin, in either way. Whether the symbol is suited before or after doesn't mean anything since the value is still the same. 1 btc is still the same as btc 1 no matter how you see it through.
People can choose how they write their btc symbols in a way that is more suited for them and it seems not to get others confused as long as they know the value and the symbols of what is written
September 07, 2023, 05:09:25 AM
It's quite simple and understandable. You can talk about Bitcoin in different ways, like calling it a currency or an asset. When you refer to Bitcoin as a currency, you should follow the usual currency format where the symbol comes before the amount, just like in most countries. This makes sense because it's what people are used to.
But when you're thinking of Bitcoin as an asset, the order of the symbol and the amount doesn't really matter. Personally, I wish Satoshi, the creator of Bitcoin, could give some guidance on this for clarity. However, this is just my opinion on how to use symbols when talking about Bitcoin. If I'm wrong or if there's a better way, please feel free to correct me.
But when you're thinking of Bitcoin as an asset, the order of the symbol and the amount doesn't really matter. Personally, I wish Satoshi, the creator of Bitcoin, could give some guidance on this for clarity. However, this is just my opinion on how to use symbols when talking about Bitcoin. If I'm wrong or if there's a better way, please feel free to correct me.
September 04, 2023, 06:36:15 AM
This depends on your preference, but most of the time I noticed that when you put the BTC after the value, it is kind of easy to read, but if you are showing some data, it is better to be at first, like was used in fiat, but again, it depends on your preference. Also, when using its logo, it is better on before the value as it is more appealing and easy to read, but for words, it is better on last.
September 04, 2023, 06:33:59 AM
I've seen amounts written in words like 1BTC 1 BTC but not like BTC1 BTC 1 so that's easy.
I'm asking if the best place for symbol's at the beginning or end of amounts. I've seen both styles. If you're writing amounts where's the best place supposed to be BTC1.23456789 or 1.23456789BTC. Which way do you prefer using the Bitcoin symbol.
I'm asking if the best place for symbol's at the beginning or end of amounts. I've seen both styles. If you're writing amounts where's the best place supposed to be BTC1.23456789 or 1.23456789BTC. Which way do you prefer using the Bitcoin symbol.
Bitcoin symbol should not be placed before the amount as it is not a fiat currency. By general convention, the fiat currency symbols are placed before the amount but that's where Bitcoin can be different. As of now, there is no specific rule for placing Bitcoin symbol but if there's a rule to be made, I will definitely go ahead with after the amount.
Bitcoin is not fiat and it should not follow the general rules followed for fiat currencies.
September 04, 2023, 06:25:07 AM
I've seen amounts written in words like 1BTC 1 BTC but not like BTC1 BTC 1 so that's easy.
I'm asking if the best place for symbol's at the beginning or end of amounts. I've seen both styles. If you're writing amounts where's the best place supposed to be BTC1.23456789 or 1.23456789BTC. Which way do you prefer using the Bitcoin symbol.
I'm asking if the best place for symbol's at the beginning or end of amounts. I've seen both styles. If you're writing amounts where's the best place supposed to be BTC1.23456789 or 1.23456789BTC. Which way do you prefer using the Bitcoin symbol.
Bitcoin symbol should not be placed before the amount as it is not a fiat currency. By general convention, the fiat currency symbols are placed before the amount but that's where Bitcoin can be different. As of now, there is no specific rule for placing Bitcoin symbol but if there's a rule to be made, I will definitely go ahead with after the amount.
Bitcoin is not fiat and it should not follow the general rules followed for fiat currencies.
September 03, 2023, 06:13:46 PM
Well, when you talk about dollar, you don't ever say “Dollar 1” “Dollar 100”, rather you say “1 Dollar” and “100 Dollars”. So same thing applies to when you're calling BTC in the same way, you say “1 BTC” “100 BTC”. You don't say BTC 1 and BTC 100, that's wrong.
You only put it that way when you're using the symbols of the currency in writing, just like “$1, $100”, same thing applies to BTC, you use “BTC1, BTC100”
You only put it that way when you're using the symbols of the currency in writing, just like “$1, $100”, same thing applies to BTC, you use “BTC1, BTC100”
September 03, 2023, 06:03:48 PM
Most of us care about sending receiving correct amounts so we'll agree if correct amounts are sent it doesn't matter where the symbol's placed. What about ppl who'll prefer one way but see the other way wrong
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