$BTC

Bitcoin ($BTC) is the first and most well-known cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by an anonymous person or group under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. It is based on blockchain technology and operates as a decentralized form of digital money, independent of governments and financial institutions. Users can transfer funds globally without intermediaries, and the limited supply (21 million) makes Bitcoin often compared to digital gold. It is popular both as a store of value and a speculative tool. It is characterized by high price volatility and increasing interest from institutions.