#$BTC Bitcoin (\$BTC) is a decentralized digital currency, created in 2009 by an anonymous figure known as Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a peer-to-peer network without the need for intermediaries like banks. Bitcoin transactions are verified by network nodes through cryptography and recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain. With a fixed supply of 21 million coins, Bitcoin is often seen as a store of value and hedge against inflation. Its decentralized nature, combined with high volatility, has made it a subject of global interest for both investors and regulators alike.