$BTC short for Bitcoin, is the original and most well-known cryptocurrency, launched in 2009 by the pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Designed as a decentralized digital currency, Bitcoin enables peer-to-peer transactions without the need for banks or intermediaries. It operates on a blockchain—a public, transparent ledger that records all transactions securely. With a fixed supply of 21 million coins, Bitcoin is often seen as "digital gold" and a hedge against inflation. #BTC has sparked a global movement toward financial freedom, decentralization, and innovation. Whether as an investment, store of value, or payment method, Bitcoin continues to shape the future of finance.