$BTC Bitcoin also known as BTC is the first and most well known cryptocurrency created in 2009 by an unknown person or group using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto it introduced the concept of blockchain technology which is a decentralized ledger that records all transactions without the need for a central authority over the years BTC has become a popular store of value often compared to digital gold due to its limited supply of 21 million coins its price has seen dramatic fluctuations rising from just a few cents to tens of thousands of dollars per coin attracting investors traders and institutions alike the decentralized nature of BTC appeals to those who seek financial freedom and privacy as it operates independently of governments and traditional banking systems despite facing criticism for its energy consumption and volatility Bitcoin continues to be adopted across various industries including finance technology and retail it has also sparked the creation of thousands of alternative cryptocurrencies commonly referred to as altcoins while some see BTC as a speculative asset others believe it is the future of money and a powerful hedge against inflation as global interest grows the evolution of Bitcoin remains a critical topic in the world of finance and technology
