$BTC **\$BTC**

Bitcoin (\$BTC) is the first and most well-known cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a decentralized, peer-to-peer blockchain network, allowing users to send and receive digital value without intermediaries like banks. Limited to 21 million coins, Bitcoin is often called "digital gold" due to its scarcity and store-of-value appeal. It’s used for payments, investment, and as a hedge against inflation. Price volatility, regulatory scrutiny, and environmental concerns remain challenges. Still, Bitcoin continues to gain global adoption, influencing finance, technology, and the future of money in ways the world is just beginning to grasp.