Below is the Alt code keyboard shortcut for inserting the Bitcoin sign cryptocurrency symbol.
If you are new to ALT codes and need detailed instructions on how to use them, please read How to Use ALT Codes to Enter Special Characters (See Below).
The Alt code for the Bitcoin sign (₿) on Windows systems is 8383.
To enter the Bitcoin sign using the Alt code, hold down the Alt key and, while keeping it pressed, type 8383 using the numeric keypad. Then, release the Alt key, and the Bitcoin sign (₿) symbol should appear.
On an Apple Mac US keyboard, press the Option key, and while keeping it pressed, type 20BF. Please note that Alt codes may not work in all applications or with all keyboard configurations, as it depends on the specific settings and character encoding. If these methods do not work, simply copy and paste the Bitcoin sign below.

How-to-use-alt-codes:
How to use ALT codes on a desktop keyboard with a dedicated numeric keypad Make sure your keyboard has a numeric keypad. Make sure the numeric keypad is enabled by pressing the Num Lock key. The Num Lock’s led light will turn on indicating that the numeric keypad is enabled. Place your screen cursor on the location where you want to insert the special character. Press and hold down the ALT key on the left side of the keyboard. On the numeric keypad, type the sequence of numbers (decimal code point value) that corresponds to the character you want to insert. Release the ALT key. The special character will appear at your cursor’s location.
if this solution does not work, try other solutions in the following link : https://altcodeunicode.com/how-to-use-alt-codes/
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If you're on Linux, you need to press Control+Shift+U and release. It'll leave an underlined u on the editor. Type 20BF as if you were on a Mac and press Enter.
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36 sats \ 1 reply \ @Roll OP 6 Mar
thks for the additional info
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Sure, no problem! I figured there would probably be some Linux users running across this eventually. Thanks for the original information, I just have to remember the code into l until next time I use it!
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Someone needs to start making keyboards with replacing the dollar character with the bitcoin character. 😁
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