$BTC

BTC is the ticker symbol used to represent Bitcoin, the world’s first and most well-known cryptocurrency.

Here's a quick breakdown:

"$" before BTC is common on platforms like Twitter (X), Reddit, or trading apps to indicate a tradable asset — similar to how stocks are tagged (e.g., $AAPL for Apple).

BTC = Bitcoin, which is:

A decentralized digital currency.

Not controlled by any government or bank.

Based on blockchain technology.

Often seen as "digital gold" due to its limited supply (21 million max).

Traded 24/7 on crypto exchanges like Coinbase, Binance, Kraken, etc.

People use $BTC in posts to track price moves, give predictions, share news, or hype up bull runs/crashes.

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