$BTC Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that operates on a peer-to-peer network without intermediaries like banks. Created in 2008 by Satoshi Nakamoto, it uses blockchain technology to record transactions securely. Bitcoin's finite supply of 21 million coins makes it a potential store of value and hedge against inflation. Its price is volatile, influenced by supply and demand, adoption rates and market sentiment. As a digital asset, bitcoin's value lies in its scarcity, security and growing adoption. With its potential to disrupt traditional finance, bitcoin has become a popular investment option, offering a new way to think about money