$BTC

#BTC, or Bitcoin, is the world’s first and largest cryptocurrency by market value. Created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin operates on a decentralized blockchain, allowing peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries. Its fixed supply of 21 million coins and deflationary model contribute to its store-of-value status, often referred to as "digital gold." By market capitalization, BTC consistently ranks as the most valuable cryptocurrency, often exceeding hundreds of billions of dollars. Major institutions, investors, and even governments now consider BTC a serious asset class. Its price is influenced by demand, regulation, macroeconomic trends, and technological developments in the crypto space.