$BTC \$BTC, or Bitcoin, is the world’s first and most well-known cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a decentralized blockchain network, enabling peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries like banks. Bitcoin is often viewed as digital gold due to its limited supply of 21 million coins, making it a popular hedge against inflation. Its price is highly volatile and influenced by market sentiment, regulatory developments, and macroeconomic trends. Bitcoin is used for investment, remittances, and as a store of value, and it plays a key role in the broader cryptocurrency and Web3 ecosystem.