$BTC $BTC, or Bitcoin, is the world’s first and most well-known cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by an anonymous person or group known as Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a decentralized blockchain network, allowing peer-to-peer transactions without the need for banks or intermediaries. Bitcoin is often seen as digital gold due to its limited supply of 21 million coins. It is widely used for investment, trading, and as a store of value. Bitcoin’s price is highly volatile and influenced by market demand, global events, and investor sentiment. It continues to play a major role in the evolving world of digital finance.