$BTC Bitcoin ($BTC) is the first and most well-known cryptocurrency, launched in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a decentralized network using blockchain technology, allowing secure, peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries like banks. Bitcoin is often seen as "digital gold" due to its limited supply of 21 million coins, making it attractive as a store of value. It has sparked a global financial revolution, influencing thousands of other cryptocurrencies and inspiring innovations in finance and technology. Bitcoin’s price is highly volatile, but it remains a dominant force in the cryptocurrency market and investment world.

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