$BTC
Bitcoin (BTC) is the world's first and most well-known decentralized cryptocurrency, introduced in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. Operating on a peer-to-peer network powered by blockchain technology, Bitcoin enables secure, transparent, and censorship-resistant transactions without the need for intermediaries like banks. With a fixed supply cap of 21 million coins, Bitcoin is often referred to as "digital gold" due to its scarcity and store-of-value properties. Its price is highly volatile, influenced by factors such as institutional adoption, regulatory developments, macroeconomic trends, and technological advancements. Despite challenges like scalability and energy consumption concerns, Bitcoin remains the dominant cryptocurrency by market capitalization and a foundational asset in the crypto ecosystem. Many investors view it as a hedge against inflation and a revolutionary form of money for the digital age.
