$BTC Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s first and most well-known cryptocurrency, was created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. Operating on a decentralized blockchain, BTC enables peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries like banks. Its supply is capped at 21 million coins, making it a deflationary asset often compared to digital gold. Bitcoin is secured through a proof-of-work consensus mechanism, relying on miners to validate transactions. Over the years, it has gained widespread adoption as both a store of value and a hedge against inflation. BTC continues to drive innovation in finance and remains at the core of the crypto revolution.