$BTC
BTC, or Bitcoin, is the first and most well-known cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by an anonymous person or group under the name Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a decentralized, peer-to-peer blockchain network without the need for central banks or intermediaries. Bitcoin is often referred to as "digital gold" due to its fixed supply of 21 million coins, making it scarce and deflationary. It is used for transactions, as a store of value, and increasingly as a hedge against inflation. Bitcoin's transparency, security, and global accessibility have made it a cornerstone of the cryptocurrency revolution.
