$BTC / $USDC
Bitcoin (BTC) is known as the first open-source digital cryptocurrency and peer-to-peer network developed and launched by a group of unknown independent programmers called Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008. Bitcoin has no centralized server used for its issuance, transactions, and storage, as it utilizes a public distributed database technology called blockchain, which requires an electronic signature and is backed by a proof-of-work protocol to provide the security and legitimacy of monetary transactions. The issuance of Bitcoin is carried out by users with mining capabilities and is limited to 21 million coins. Currently, Bitcoin's market capitalization exceeds $138 billion, making it the most popular class of digital currency. The buying and selling of cryptocurrencies is available through special Bitcoin exchange platforms or ATMs.