#TrumpBitcoinEmpire Bitcoin (BTC) is the first and most well-known cryptocurrency, launched in 2009 by an anonymous person or group using the name Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a decentralized, peer-to-peer network using blockchain technology, which records all transactions transparently and securely. Bitcoin is often referred to as "digital gold" due to its limited supply of 21 million coins and use as a store of value. It is widely traded and accepted as a means of payment in many places. As of now, Bitcoin remains a key asset in the crypto market and a symbol of financial decentralization.