Bitcoin Menu Bar Price Tracker
Live Bitcoin price in your Mac menu bar — glance, don't tab-switch.
What’s New
Version 1.1.3 · 2026-03-13
About Bitcoin Menu Bar Price Tracker
Checking Bitcoin should not mean opening another browser tab or a chart-heavy dashboard. Bitcoin Menu Bar Price Tracker puts the live BTC price in your Mac menu bar — always visible, always out of the way. Glance up, see the number, and get back to work.
Menu bar first, not screen-first
Most crypto apps compete for your attention. This one does the opposite: a lightweight ticker that sits in the macOS menu bar and updates on a schedule you choose. Up and down arrows show direction at a glance so you can spot a move without reading a chart.
What you get on Mac
- Live Bitcoin price displayed in the menu bar
- Multi-currency support: USD, EUR, GBP, and SGD
- Configurable refresh — from real-time streaming to five-minute intervals
- Custom price spike and drop alerts with notification banners
- Launch at startup so BTC is there when your Mac boots
- Runs silently in the background with a minimal footprint
Free vs. Pro
The core menu bar ticker is free and fully usable. Upgrade to Pro for real-time streaming updates, additional currencies, and custom alert thresholds. Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase — pick what matches how often you check the price.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does the price data come from?
- Bitcoin prices stream from the Gemini exchange. The app displays market data — it does not hold or move your Bitcoin.
- Does the app need to stay in the Dock?
- No. It lives in the menu bar like other macOS utilities. No dock icon required.
- Can I get alerts when BTC moves sharply?
- Yes. Set custom thresholds for price spikes and drops. macOS notification banners fire when your conditions are met.
- What macOS version is required?
- macOS 13.0 (Ventura) or later.
- Does the app collect personal data?
- No. Preferences and alert settings are stored locally on your Mac. The app does not collect, store, or transmit personal information.
Privacy
Bitcoin Menu Bar Price Tracker keeps your settings on your Mac. Price data is fetched from Gemini for display only — the app never accesses wallets, exchange accounts, or private keys.