$BTC

Bitcoin (BTC) is the pioneering decentralized cryptocurrency, introduced in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a peer-to-peer network, utilizing a public, distributed ledger called the blockchain to record transactions without central oversight. Transactions are secured cryptographically and validated by a process called mining, which also introduces new bitcoins into circulation. With a finite supply of nearly 21 million coins, Bitcoin is viewed by many as a digital store of value and has gained adoption as an investment asset and, in some cases, as legal tender.