$BTC Bitcoin (BTC) is a decentralized digital currency that enables peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries. Created in 2009 by an anonymous entity known as Satoshi Nakamoto, BTC operates on a blockchain, a public ledger that records all transactions. Bitcoin's limited supply of 21 million units and its decentralized nature have made it a popular store of value and investment asset. BTC's price volatility has also attracted traders and speculators. As the first and most widely recognized cryptocurrency, Bitcoin has paved the way for the development of other digital currencies and continues to shape the future of finance and money. Its impact is undeniable.