$BTC You mentioned $BTC — the ticker symbol for Bitcoin, the first and largest cryptocurrency by market cap.

Here’s a quick snapshot about Bitcoin ($BTC):

What is Bitcoin?

Launched: 2009 by an anonymous person or group known as Satoshi Nakamoto.

Purpose: A decentralized digital currency, independent of governments and banks.

Key Features:

Fixed supply: 21 million BTC max.

Decentralized: Runs on a peer-to-peer network.

Proof of Work: Secured through mining.

Use cases: Digital store of value ("digital gold"), medium of exchange, and investment asset.

Why is $BTC Important?

It's the first mover in the crypto space.

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