$BTC

$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 peer-to-peer network using blockchain technology, which ensures secure, transparent, and immutable transactions. Bitcoin is limited in supply, with a cap of 21 million coins, making it a deflationary asset. It is often referred to as "digital gold" because of its store-of-value characteristics. BTC can be used for online purchases, held as an investment, or traded on cryptocurrency exchanges. Its value is highly volatile and influenced by market demand, regulations, macroeconomic trends, and technological developments. Bitcoin continues to shape the future of finance and challenge traditional monetary systems.