$BTC

Bitcoin (BTC) is a decentralized digital currency enabling peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries. Created in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto, it operates on a public ledger called the blockchain. Key features include:

- Decentralized and limited supply (21 million)

- Secure transactions through cryptography

- Transparent public ledger

Bitcoin is used as a store of value, for online purchases, and as a speculative investment. It's the most valuable cryptocurrency, with a significant market cap. Bitcoin's decentralized nature and limited supply make it attractive to investors and users seeking financial freedom and security in digital transactions. Its value can be highly volatile.