What Does BTC Mean On TikTok?

Scrolling on TikTok or going through your DMs, it’s easy to come across acronyms that you don’t know the meaning of. It seems like every day a new phrase gets added to the internet lexicon, and it can be hard to keep up. One of these acronyms you may have come across is BTC. However, if you don’t want to ask what it means, that’s understandable — no one wants to be out of the loop. Instead, here is a guide to what does BTC mean on TikTok so you can get up to speed.

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What Does BTC Mean?

BTC often refers to the cryptocurrency Bitcoin on TikTok. For example, someone might ask: “Do you think BTC is worth investing in?” If there is any language surrounding money or finance, it’s a safe bet to assume this is what the person is talking about. Like other cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin has several online communities and exchanges. It can be purchased, sold, or used to buy items online. The value of the coins has risen and fallen over the years. However, cryptocurrencies are sometimes used by scammers, so it’s always a good idea to be cautious with your money online.

Other Meanings Of BTC

BTC can also stand for “Because They Can.” This is usually a response to someone asking why another person is doing something. For example, “Why are they doing the side quests twice?” “BTC.” In other words, it’s a way of saying that someone doesn’t need a reason to do certain things, and that it’s a valid option to do something unusual because you feel like it. Or, it could be used to preface an explanation. For example, “Why are they doing the side quests twice?” “BTC get more coins that way.” In this sense, BTC can be a standalone sentence, or the beginning of a longer one.

Other TikTok Phrases To Know

BTC is only one of many acronyms that are popular to use on TikTok. Here are some of the other common ones. FR stands for For Real. POV stands for Point Of View. RN stands for Right Now. TFW stands for That Feeling When. TBH stands for To Be Honest. DBI stands for Don’t Believe It or Don’t Buy It. Opps can stand for opponent or opposition. ML stands for Much Love.

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Zoe Kramer

Zoe Kramer has been writing for GRV Media’s student-centric website Freshered since October 2022 and is now also contributing to HITC. She graduated from Cardiff University in 2022 with a BA in Journalism, Media and English Literature. During her time in university, she worked for her student newspaper as well as completing an internship with a book publisher. She has also written and continues to write book and theatre reviews. She is excited to now be pursuing a career as a journalist and learning something new every day. In particular, she loves writing about student life, books, the Internet, and travel. Originally from the United States, she is enjoying living abroad in the UK.