#$BTC

Bitcoin (BTC) is the first decentralized cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a peer-to-peer network using blockchain technology, enabling secure, transparent transactions without intermediaries like banks. With a fixed supply of 21 million coins, Bitcoin is often called "digital gold" due to its scarcity and store-of-value properties. Its price is highly volatile, influenced by adoption, regulation, and macroeconomic factors. Bitcoin is used for investments, remittances, and as a hedge against inflation. Despite criticisms over energy consumption and scalability, it remains the dominant cryptocurrency, shaping the future of finance and decentralized technologies.