$BTC 0-0Bitcoin (BTC) is the original and largest cryptocurrency, now trading around $104,164 with a slight intraday dip of ~0.12%. Capped at 21 million coins, Bitcoin mining rewards halved on April 20, 2024, and will halve again around 2028  . 293-0It reached an all‑time high near $112,000 on May 22, 2025, driven by institutional investment, ETF demand, and supportive U.S. policy  . 475-0Major holders (“whales”) and institutions like MicroStrategy and BlackRock significantly influence price  . 615-0Seen as “digital gold,” Bitcoin is increasingly integrated into portfolios, though it remains volatile and sensitive to global events and regulation  .