$BTC 1. Bitcoin (BTC) is the first and most widely recognized cryptocurrency, launched in 2009 by an anonymous entity known as Satoshi Nakamoto.

2. It operates on a decentralized blockchain network, enabling peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries.

3. Bitcoin's limited supply of 21 million coins contributes to its value and appeal as "digital gold."

4. It is often used as a hedge against inflation and has gained significant institutional interest in recent