$BTC #Bitcoin ($BTC) is the first and most well-known cryptocurrency, launched in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a decentralized, peer-to-peer blockchain network with a fixed supply of 21 million coins, making it deflationary by design.

Key Points:

Store of Value: Often referred to as “digital gold.”

Scarcity: Halving events every ~4 years reduce mining rewards, increasing scarcity.

Security: Maintained by proof-of-work consensus and global miners.

Volatility: Price can fluctuate sharply, offering both high risk and reward.

Adoption: Used for investment, remittances, and increasingly held by institutions and even some governments.