How to See Bitcoin Prices in System tray of Windows 10
If you are a Bitcoin enthusiast or investor, you might want to keep an eye on the price of Bitcoin without opening a browser or an app. Fortunately, there is a simple and convenient way to see Bitcoin prices in the system tray of Windows 10 using a free program called CryptoCompare Tray Ticker.
How to Display Bitcoin Prices in the System Tray of Windows 10
CryptoCompare Tray Ticker is a widget that displays the value of a few top cryptocurrencies in real-time right next to your taskbar on Windows. You can customize the widget to show different coins, currencies, and intervals. You can also click on the widget to open the CryptoCompare website for more detailed information.
In this article, we will show you how to download, install, and configure CryptoCompare Tray Ticker on your Windows 10 PC.
Step 1: Download CryptoCompare Tray Ticker
To download CryptoCompare Tray Ticker, you need to visit this page and click on the download link. You will get a zip file that contains the installer for the program.
We recommend creating a CryptoCompare account as well since in v2 of the ticker we'll ask for API keys for higher frequency polling and maybe even streaming at some point in the near future! We'll also include new features for this with announcements in the daily market update and the API keys monthly update, so if you're not registered you won't know when to update (we do plan on having an auto-update in the future).
Step 2: Install CryptoCompare Tray Ticker
To install CryptoCompare Tray Ticker, you need to unzip the downloaded file and double-click on the installer. You might see a warning from Microsoft Defender SmartScreen that says the app is unrecognized. This is because the program is new and does not have enough reputation yet. You can click on More info and Run anyway to proceed with the installation.
Make sure to check that the publisher is Crypto Coin Comparison ltd before you click Yes on the User Account Control prompt. This will verify that the installer is authentic and safe.
Then, you will see four self-explanatory installation screens where you can choose the destination folder, create a desktop shortcut, and start the program after installation.
Step 3: Run and configure CryptoCompare Tray Ticker
After the installation is complete, you need to right-click on any empty space in the windows taskbar. You should see a new set of options under toolbars as seen in the picture below. Just click CryptoCompate Tray Ticker to enable the windows taskbar price ticker widget.
You should now see the price ticker widget on your taskbar. It will show you the current price of Bitcoin in US dollars by default. You can change this by right-clicking on the widget and choosing Settings.
In the Settings window, you can select different coins, currencies, exchanges, and intervals for the widget. You can also adjust the font size, color, and transparency of the widget. Click Save when you are done.
That's it! You have successfully installed and configured CryptoCompare Tray Ticker on your Windows 10 PC. Now you can see Bitcoin prices in system tray of Windows 10 anytime you want. 04f6b60f66