$BTC Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency created in 2009 by an unknown person or group using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a peer-to-peer network without the need for intermediaries like banks. Transactions are verified through cryptography and recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain. Bitcoin has a fixed supply of 21 million coins, making it scarce and deflationary. It is often considered "digital gold" due to its store-of-value properties. While some use it for payments, others invest in it as an asset. Its price is highly volatile, influenced by demand, regulation, and market sentiment.
