| POLL | Best suited place for bitcoin symbol's before or after amounts?

[Kaliandra]

I see that many people say 1 btc instead of btc 1 and I personally prefer to use writing symbols or say 1 btc, and the reason is because my instincts say so, namely that I prefer to write the symbol 1 btc rather than  btc 1 but I also don't know which one which true, but in my opinion on this forum also the most mentioned is the symbol with the inscription for example 1 btc.

[LogitechMouse]

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.

Bitcoin's a currency so I guess the format of how other currencies are being written is also applied on this one.

Correct me if I'm wrong with this one. If you are using a symbol like BTC, normally it's being put at the first part of the number. For ex. BTC1 or BTC2. It's the same as $1 or $2. If you are using words like Bitcoin, or satoshi, or dollar, you can put it after the number like 1 Bitcoin, or 2 Bitcoins. It's like 1 Dollar or 2 Dollars or 2 Pesos.

In short, if symbol, before the number, and if words, after the number.

[arabspaceship123]

For me, The best place to put the Bitcoin symbol (₿) is before the amount. This is the convention that is most commonly used by Bitcoin users and exchanges. I personally prefer to put the Bitcoin symbol before the amount. I think it makes it easier to identify the currency and to distinguish between Bitcoin amounts and other types of numbers.

That's how it's being used by most ppl they're saying it's a currency so should be before.

I'd say just use whatever you like, the other party is likely going to understand anyway.

If the other party isn't going to understand it's better using variations when they're needed that way both aspects are covered.

As a matter of fact, if I were to treat Bitcoin as a new and revolutionary currency that goes against the flow of all these rotten fiat currencies, I might even be convinced that Bitcoin's symbol should be placed after, if only to show that this currency is different from the rest, that this currency is a form of resistance to the fiat standard.

That's good if the idea behind it's to place Bitcoin uniquely but it's used both styles.

I'll add a poll. The one in 2014 had 59 votes so let's try to beat it. 72% voted to show the symbol before the numbers.

[Hanadawa]

As a matter of fact, if I were to treat Bitcoin as a new and revolutionary currency that goes against the flow of all these rotten fiat currencies, I might even be convinced that Bitcoin's symbol should be placed after, if only to show that this currency is different from the rest, that this currency is a form of resistance to the fiat standard.

That's good if the idea behind it's to place Bitcoin uniquely but it's used both styles.
I'll add a poll. The one in 2014 had 59 votes so let's try to beat it. 72% voted to show the symbol before the numbers.

But something revolutionary doesn't mean completely abandoning what used to be. BTC as a revolutionary thing in the economy is BTC as a decentralized currency which is the essence of the BTC revolution itself. As for the placement of symbols, I personally prefer ones that are easy for people to remember. And it is BTC1 not 1BTC. I think there is no problem with additional and optional things like this. BTC will not lose its essence as a revolution.

[SmartGold01]

I don't think this should cause any harm to you or badly affect your way of writing because I know it depends on countries where they love placing their values before coming the currency.
Like our country Nigeria, we do places N before amount for instance N200 but in terms of bitcoin 1BTC meaning, 1 comes before the symbols but for other countries like Europe and America it may varies.

[arabspaceship123]

If there's some thing directly from Satoshi there isn't a question to ask so I'll lock the thread. Is there any thing from Satoshi or the whitepaper saying it's BTC1 not 1BTC I've looked but didn't discover any thing related. Bitcoin won't be affected as a revolution it's secure.

And it is BTC1 not 1BTC. I think there is no problem with additional and optional things like this. BTC will not lose its essence as a revolution.

[mvdheuvel1983]

Some countries prefer to write their currency symbols after the end of the figure in question, especially for some non-English-speaking countries, but I have seen it as a culture, and I don't know if it's official that a currency symbol appears first before the figure, that is to say, " $100, €100, ¥ 100, #100.

So when it comes to BTC, I think the best way it should be placed is based on who you are addressing it to and who is going to best understand what you mean by it. But in whatever way that it's written, it doesn't change the number, which is Carrie's; only the place that figures appear changes and not the number, and I think that's understandable by many.

Simply put do it to match the culture, personality and preference of the user, community or organization you are trying to work with it. In the era where every is easily offended with anything, it is best to do your homework on whatever external crypto body you're working with to find out their preference. However, the standard and widely use is the one where the value comes before the symbol. So many people are already used to this one and would find it hard to adjust or odd if the symbol comes before the figure.

[Bitcoin_Arena]

In Electrum wallet, you have a position as 0.01 BTC.
In Bitcoin Core wallet, you have a position as 0.01 BTC.

I vote for this position for Bitcoin symbol, after the number.

But there is a currency symbol and then currency codes. What you are talking about is a currency code or in this case Bitcoin code, which usually comes after the figure. OP is interested in the position of the Bitcoin symbol BTC

[famososMuertos]

I think some posts I've read before are based on asking for help the AI.

It all depends on who or with whom you are going to determine its use, if you are submitting a doctoral thesis, for example, you cannot take it lightly, it is something that you should verify with your tutor, for example, he will govern the way in which that you must designate if it goes before or after.

Somes countries it is used before, being a currency expression you must place it before (my country).

Consequently, in a mere formalism (maybe): academic, , grammatical, financial, colloquial and niche where you are.

So, here in the forum you can see it is placed after,  e.g.: games and rounds (board) we can have a rule not written and it is the one that we can follow.  Or perhaps in another local board they do it differently, but the important thing is that according to the relevance of the situation, place, etc. It is what determines whether to place it before or after.


Hence, it should be consulted previously, in my case as long as the amounts that you sent are correct (  ) you can place before or after (I would say that this type of formality is colloquial/BTT,  niche ).

[serjent05]

I do not mind where the symbol is placed as long as the amount sent to me is correct.  Each country has its own preference and since Bitcoin is one of the supporters of the word "freedom"  anyone can choose where to place the symbol of BTC.  It may look awkward if we see the symbol being placed after the number but it is still correct  and the same when the symbol is place before the amount.  So regardless of the placement as long as the amount is the same, I would not mind it anyway.

Just like what stated in this ↓↓↓

Hence, it should be consulted previously, in my case as long as the amounts that you sent are correct (   ) you can place before or after (I would say that this type of formality is colloquial/BTT,  niche ).

[arabspaceship123]

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 

Just like what stated in this ↓↓↓

Hence, it should be consulted previously, in my case as long as the amounts that you sent are correct (   ) you can place before or after (I would say that this type of formality is colloquial/BTT,  niche ).

[Emmanuelex]

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”

[avikz]

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.

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.

[romero121]

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.

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.

It is not a fiat currency, but it is a form of currency that have got value. It have got all the features of a fiat currency, and for that reason the symbol/sign can be added prior to the amount. As said there is no specific rule, and a poll conducted years back for the purpose of choosing where to place the bitcoin symbol is added in one of the earlier post.

[xSkylarx]

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.

[Agbamoni]

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.

[JoyMarsha]

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

[arabspaceship123]

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.

[arabspaceship123]

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?

[pinggoki]

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.