$BTC
Bitcoin (BTC) is the world’s first and most valuable cryptocurrency, launched in 2009 by an anonymous entity known as Satoshi Nakamoto. Operating on a decentralized blockchain network, BTC enables peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries like banks. It has a fixed supply of 21 million coins, making it deflationary by design. Bitcoin is often referred to as "digital gold" due to its role as a store of value and hedge against inflation. Its price is highly volatile and influenced by market demand, macroeconomic trends, and regulatory developments. Bitcoin continues to drive innovation and adoption in the broader crypto ecosystem.