$BTC Transparency: All Bitcoin transactions are recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain. While transactions are public, the identities of users are not necessarily tied to their Bitcoin addresses.

* Volatility: The price of Bitcoin can be highly volatile and is influenced by various factors such as market sentiment, regulatory news, technological developments, and macroeconomic conditions.

Bitcoin has gained significant popularity as a store of value, a medium of exchange, and an investment asset. Its technology has also inspired the development of thousands of other cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based applications.