$BTC
BTC stands for Bitcoin, the first and most widely recognized **cryptocurrency**, created in 2009 by an anonymous entity known as **Satoshi Nakamoto**. It operates on a decentralized **blockchain** network, enabling secure, peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries like banks. Bitcoin is often referred to as **digital gold** due to its limited supply of 21 million coins, making it a popular store of value and investment asset. Its price is highly volatile, driven by market demand, adoption, and macroeconomic factors. Bitcoin has revolutionized the financial and tech industries, paving the way for the crypto ecosystem.
