BOOKS
BOOKS TO READ
We featured nine books at the top we find most relevant for Bitcoin understanding.
There are many more great Bitcoin books to read and we compiled a library of other Bitcoin Books below.
FEATURED BOOKS
by Saifedean Ammous
Now considered a Bitcoin classic, this is the most popular Bitcoin book to introduce Bitcoin's novel economic properties. An international best seller, available in 39 languages, this classic covers the history of the technology of money and why Bitcoin as sound money is the standard for financial freedom.
by Lawrence Lepard
“Fix the money, Fix the world.” The most easily absorbable Bitcoin book. Speaks to the layman and financial expert alike. Highlights the problems of broken money, the need for sound money, with historical overview of the monetary system and how Bitcoin fixes the world.
by Lyn Alden
Deep dive into of the evolution of money, what money is & how it is broken. Explores technological influences that affect money, energy, nation states, central banks and global monetary order on privacy, human rights and freedom. "Nothing Stops This Train."
by Natalie Brunell
Our financial system is broken and Bitcoin is the solution. This book will help you understand why Bitcoin is among the top-performing assets in modern history. Written by Nat Brunell, Host of Coin Stories Podcast, Financial Educator and Awarded Journalist. Available in November 2025.
by Michael R. Sullivan
The first Bitcoin financial thriller. A suspenseful read filled with action and intrigue that keeps your pulse beating as you glimpse into the changing digital monetary system and explore Bitcoin's novel solution through fast-paced fiction. Already a Bitcoin cult classic and iconic for its orange pilling.
by Lindey Magee
This book was written for children and parents alike — inspiration turned into a mission to help families learn about Bitcoin together. Beautiful engaging illustrations. Written by a Mom who champions truth and freedom in health and parenting. Expected publication December 2025.
by Anil Patel
The Bitcoin Handbook is a collection of the most helpful frameworks, mental models, and heuristics for making sense of money in the Digital Age. Condensing complex ideas and simplifying the most important concepts in bitcoin into visual form. Written for a non-technical audience and packed with thought-provoking illustrations, it's a valuable resource for all levels.
by Jeff Booth
The world is changing rapidly with technological changes happening faster than we can comprehend. Written by leading Bitcoin advocate and tech entrepreneur Jeff Booth, a contrarian book that details the technological and economic forces we are now facing and how deflation is the key to an abundant future.
by Antonio Duscio
Antonio Duscio is a successful financial advisor, speaker and now Bitcoin educator. Tony wrote this concise guide for family and friends to have something to refer to on their own terms and timeline, and they could educate themselves in this revolutionary and disruptive new concept called Bitcoin.
Bitcoin is the first currency ever to exist that honors your work one-to-one, where your energy is indicated on a digital ledger, verified by mathematical computation and visible on the blockchain by anyone, anywhere on earth.
MORE BOOKS
Bitcoin & Finance
by Saifedean Ammous
What would the twentieth century have looked like on a gold standard? What would have happened to the state without its money printer? In The Gold Standard, internationally bestselling author Saifedean Ammous answers these questions with a unique alternative history that is one-third history, one-third novel, and one-third economic analysis in this gripping, serious, and thought-provoking book.
by Brett Hanson
Why Bitcoin Stands Alone as Sound Money in a Digital Age. This book cuts through the noise to show why Bitcoin stands alone as the only form of sound money in the digital age. This book explains in clear terms why Bitcoin is different.
by Anthony Scaramucci
What You Need to Know that Wall Street Has Already Figured Out. This book delivers a comprehensive guide to understand disruption in the financial industry as a result of the emergence and increasing prominence of digital asset technology. This book runs the gambit from basic concepts all the way to implications of decentralized finance on the financial industry and society as a whole.
by Nick Bhatia
In this fascinating deep dive into the evolution of monetary systems around the globe, Nik Bhatia takes us into the origins of how money has evolved to function in a “layered” manner. Bhatia’s analysis begins in Renaissance Florence with the gold Florin coin, continues with the evolution of central banking, and concludes with a vision for the future of our international monetary system.
by Tomer Strolight
Are you curious about Bitcoin but overwhelmed by the jargon, technical complexity, or conflicting opinions? "The Bitcoin Journey" is the guide you've been searching for—whether you're a newcomer eager to understand the basics or a seasoned Bitcoiner seeking fresh insights.
by Nick Bhatia
In Bitcoin Age, best-selling author of Layered Money and USC Marshall School of Business professor Nik Bhatia explores humanity’s attempt at creating the perfect form of money—one that holds its value, resists manipulation, and empowers individuals rather than institutions.
Edited by Natalie Smolenski
This book is an open exchange of ideas among scholars about the relationship between money and state in a post-Bitcoin world. This compendium of ten original articles, written by leading researchers in monetary policy, economic theory, and other social sciences, explores whether our legacy institutions still serve the goals of liberty and prosperity.
by Terence Michael
The Big Idea Behind Bitcoin (What You Don't Know About Why You Need It) The secret to unlocking Bitcoin is understanding its principles and properties. Bitcoin is a better all-in-one investment and better than stocks and bonds. Whether you're a seasoned investor or a curious newcomer, this book will transform your relationship with money.
by James Dale Davidson, Lord William Rees-Mogg
Mastering the Transition to the Information Age. Two renowned investment advisors and authors of the bestseller The Great Reckoning bring to light both currents of disaster and the potential for prosperity and renewal in the face of radical changes in human history as we move into the next century.
by Anil Patel
Author of The Bitcoin Handbook, Anil Patel captures the wisdom of Michael Saylor and condenses Saylor's podcasts and knowledge into a beautifully organized book with easy to understand illustrations.
by G. Edward Griffin
A Second Look at the Federal Reserve. This is the classic exposé of the Fed that has become one of the best-selling books in its category of all time. Where does money come from? Where does it go? Who makes it? The money magician's secrets are unveiled.
by Jason Lowery
A Novel Theory on Power Projection and the National Strategic Significance of Bitcoin. This thesis introduces a novel theoretical framework for analyzing the potential national strategic impact of Bitcoin as an electro-cyber security technology rather than a peer-to-peer cash system.
by Jonathan Bier
A book about the 2015-2017 battle for the control of Bitcoin, digs into ideas of decentralization, Bitcoin history, the Bitcoin Protocol, conflicting ideas on big blocks and hard forks. Who controls Bitcoin's protocol? Relevant now to better understand the current Knots vs Bitcoin Core debate.
by Martin Warwick
A near-future techno-thriller where truth is programmable, memory is a weapon, and resistance is encrypted in code. In a world fractured by artificial governance and digital surveillance, one man is drawn into a war for control of time itself — a struggle between human legacy and machine permanence.
by Erin E. Malone
Erin Malone is an author, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and advocate for Bitcoin, personal health, and lifelong learning. Erin explores the intersection of Bitcoin and longevity with practical strategies for taking self-custody of your health and wealth to transform your future. Future Proof is your essential guide to reclaiming your time, health, and financial freedom.