$BTC

Bitcoin (BTC) is the first and most well-known cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by an anonymous person or group using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a decentralized blockchain network, enabling peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries like banks. Bitcoin is secured through a process called mining, where powerful computers solve complex mathematical problems to validate transactions and add them to the blockchain.

BTC has a fixed supply of 21 million coins, making it a deflationary asset often referred to as "digital gold." It is widely used as a store of value and investment, with institutions and individuals holding it as a hedge against inflation. Bitcoin’s price is highly volatile, influenced by market demand, regulations, and adoption trends.