Bitcoin historian and journalist Pete Rizzo recently took to social media to commemorate a significant event in the history of BTC: its inaugural appearance in a well-known television series.
This milestone occurred exactly 14 years ago, when Bitcoin was valued at merely $3 per coin. Since that time, the cryptocurrency has experienced an astonishing surge of 3,187,230%.
Bitcoin Marks a Significant Publicity Achievement
Rizzo shared a clip from the acclaimed drama series “The Good Wife,” highlighting this pivotal moment for Bitcoin as it reached millions of viewers for the first time. The show aired from 2009 until 2016.
In one memorable scene, Julianna Margulies’s character Alicia Florrick reveals that she purchased one Bitcoin online just the night before. Dylan Stack, portrayed by Jason Biggs (famous for his role in “American Pie”), responds with enthusiasm about its potential future impact while acknowledging that BTC may not seem tangible at present but is destined to evolve.
HISTORY: The first mention of #Bitcoin on TV when it was priced at just $3—exactly 14 years ago 🚀 pic.twitter.com/Xhf6qpMarh
— The Bitcoin Historian (@pete_rizzo_) January 16, 2026
The episode titled “Bitcoin for Dummies” (Season 3, Episode 13) features Dylan Stack defending Satoshi Nakamoto—the enigmatic creator of BTC—against allegations from the US Treasury Department during court proceedings. He steadfastly refuses to disclose Satoshi’s true identity.
Astonishing Growth: Bitcoin’s Journey Since Then
Since its debut on television in this episode back in January 2011, Bitcoin has made remarkable strides—from just $3 to over $95,000 as noted at present. BTC has ascended into global recognition as digital gold while its elusive creator remains an iconic figure among cryptocurrency enthusiasts.
The true identity behind Satoshi Nakamoto continues to be shrouded in mystery despite extensive investigations aimed at uncovering it. Furthermore, BTC has inspired numerous alternative cryptocurrencies known as altcoins—including prominent ones like Ethereum,XRP , Dogecoin , and BNB . A plethora of crypto exchanges have emerged allowing users to trade both BTC and altcoins .
In January twenty twenty-four , U.S.Security and Exchange Commission approved initial spot exchange-traded funds for Bitcoin . Advocates argue that BTC distinguishes itself amidst other cryptocurrencies due primarily because of two key factors – absolute scarcity (only twenty-one million) can ever be mined) along with decentralization which ensures no single entity can manipulate or influence price movements unlike Ethereum,, or other altcoins.