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https://github.com/xannythepleb/smug-bitcoiner

You gotta pump it up!
https://github.com/xannythepleb/smug-bitcoiner

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# Smug Bitcoiner Price Tracker

![image](https://github.com/xannythepleb/Smug-Bitcoiner/assets/133000108/cc7eb6a1-f668-4e09-a6ce-3232e873c73f)

## Overview
Created on a lark so that you can lookup the price of Bitcoin on any given date so if someone said "Bitcoin is a scam" you can tell them how much it's increased since they said it, hence the name, but it's also a useful tool for checking out what's been going on in Bitcoin price action since the last time you stacked sats or even when you first bought some in 2011.

**[Check it out here.](https://xannythepleb.github.io/Smug-Bitcoiner/)**

## Features
- **Date Selection**: Users can select any date from a date picker to view the historical price of Bitcoin on that specific date.
- **Current Bitcoin Price**: The application displays the current price of Bitcoin, providing a comparison point with the historical price.
- **Percentage Change Calculation**: It calculates and shows the percentage change in Bitcoin's price from the selected date to the current date.
- **Historical Price Chart**: The application includes a line chart that visually represents the historical price movements of Bitcoin from the selected date to the present.
- **Responsive Design**: Optimised for both desktop and mobile viewing, ensuring a seamless experience across all devices.

## Technologies Used
- React.js
- Chart.js
- CoinGecko API
- Axios for API requests
- CSS for styling

## Running It Yourself
1. Clone the repo.
2. Run `npm install` to install the dependencies.
3. Start the application using `npm start`.
4. The application will be available on `localhost:3000` (or another port if 3000 is in use).

## Contributing
Contributions, issues, and feature requests are welcome. Feel free to [make a PR](https://github.com/xannythepleb/Smug-Bitcoiner/pulls) if you wish to contribute.

## License
This is just a mini hobby project so feel free to do what you want with it as long as you credit the original repo and don't use it for bad things.