Here’s a brief write-up on Bitcoin (BTC):

Bitcoin (BTC) is the first and most well-known cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by an anonymous figure or group known as Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a decentralized peer-to-peer network using blockchain technology, which records all transactions transparently and immutably. Unlike traditional currencies issued by central banks, Bitcoin is not controlled by any government or financial institution. Its limited supply of 21 million coins makes it a deflationary asset, often referred to as "digital gold." Bitcoin is used both as a store of value and a medium of exchange, and it has become increasingly integrated into the global financial system through institutional adoption, exchange-traded products, and merchant acceptance.$BTC