$BTC $BTC, the ticker symbol for Bitcoin, represents the world’s first and most widely recognized cryptocurrency, launched in 2009 by the pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Operating on a decentralized, peer-to-peer blockchain network, Bitcoin enables borderless, trustless transactions without intermediaries. Its fixed supply of 21 million coins makes it often referred to as “digital gold,” valued for its scarcity and resistance to inflation. Over the years, $BTC has grown from a niche experiment to a mainstream financial asset, embraced by institutions, retail investors, and governments alike, though it remains volatile and subject to regulatory scrutiny worldwide.