Bitcoin (BTC) is the world’s first and most well-known cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a decentralized, peer-to-peer network using blockchain technology, which ensures transparency and security without the need for a central authority. Bitcoin has a fixed supply of 21 million coins, making it deflationary by design. It’s widely used as a store of value, often referred to as “digital gold,” and also as a medium of exchange. Bitcoin’s price is highly volatile, influenced by market demand, adoption, regulation, and macroeconomic factors. It continues to shape
