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Black t-shirt with an orange balance scale above 1 BTC = 1 BTC in white typeHover to zoom

1 BTC = 1 BTC Bitcoin T-Shirt

$39.99

The shortest equation in bitcoin, balanced on an orange scale. Count in bitcoin, not dollars.

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About this design

An orange old-fashioned balance scale with perfectly level pans sits above 1 BTC = 1 BTC in a single line of large white type.

Fabric, fit & print
MaterialAirlume combed & ring-spun cotton
FitUnisex tailored crew neck
PrintPrinted to order
SizesXS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
SKUBC-ONEBTC
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The story

Behind the 1 BTC = 1 BTC tee

Prices go up and down in dollars, but one bitcoin is always one bitcoin. This tee turns that calm bit of math into a statement.

1 BTC = 1 BTC spread on Bitcoin Twitter in early 2019 as a joke chart: a perfectly flat line showing the price of bitcoin in bitcoin. During a long bear market, it was a reminder to stop measuring everything in dollars. A holder who counts in BTC sees the same amount every morning, whatever the exchange rate does. The deeper point is about units: if you treat bitcoin as money, you measure your savings in it, and the dollar becomes the thing that moves.

A favorite for long-term holders who stopped checking the price. It is short and tidy, so it works under a jacket at the office, at a meetup or on a flight, and it puzzles just enough people to start a conversation. Math teachers enjoy it too.

Questions

About this design

What does 1 BTC = 1 BTC mean?

It means one bitcoin is always worth one bitcoin, no matter what the dollar price says. Holders use it to signal that they think in bitcoin units and ignore day-to-day price swings. It is a mindset, not a price claim.

Why is there a balance scale on the shirt?

A scale with level pans is the classic picture of an equation in balance. It illustrates the equals sign: one bitcoin on one side, one bitcoin on the other, and nothing gained or lost in the swap.

Is the equation printed on one line?

Yes, 1 BTC = 1 BTC runs across the chest in a single line of white type under the scale. It is one of the shortest messages in the shop, so it reads well from a distance and stays clean in photos.

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