$BTC $BTC Bitcoin (BTC) is a decentralized digital currency created in 2009 by an unknown person or group using the name Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates without a central authority or government, relying on blockchain technology to record transactions transparently and securely. Bitcoin can be sent peer-to-peer across the globe, offering a borderless and censorship-resistant financial system. It has a capped supply of 21 million coins, making it deflationary. BTC is often used as both a medium of exchange and a store of value, sometimes called “digital gold.” Its price is highly volatile, influenced by market demand, adoption, regulation, and macroeconomic trends.