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Dec. 26, 2023
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Dec. 26, 2023
Entity File Number 000-56121
Entity Registrant Name Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (BTC)
Entity Central Index Key 0001588489
Entity Tax Identification Number 46-7019388
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Address, Address Line One c/o Grayscale Investments, LLC
Entity Address, Address Line Two 290 Harbor Drive, 4th Floor
Entity Address, City or Town Stamford
Entity Address, State or Province CT
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 06902
City Area Code 212
Local Phone Number 668-1427
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(g) Security Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (BTC) Shares
Trading Symbol GBTC
Entity Emerging Growth Company false