$BTC
BTC (Bitcoin) is the first and most well-known cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by an anonymous person or group using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a decentralized blockchain network, enabling peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries like banks. Bitcoin transactions are secured using cryptographic techniques and verified by network nodes through mining. BTC is often seen as digital gold due to its limited supply of 21 million coins. It is widely used for investment, online payments, and as a store of value. Its price is highly volatile, making it attractive to traders and investors.