$BTC

Bitcoin (BTC) is the world’s first decentralized cryptocurrency, launched in 2009 by an anonymous person or group known as Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a peer-to-peer network without a central authority, using blockchain technology to verify and record transactions securely and transparently. Bitcoin is limited to 21 million coins, making it a scarce digital asset often referred to as "digital gold." It is widely used as a store of value, investment, and, to a lesser extent, a medium of exchange. Bitcoin has influenced the creation of thousands of other cryptocurrencies and has reshaped global financial perspectives.