$BTC

BTC, the ticker symbol for Bitcoin, represents the first and most well-known cryptocurrency. Launched in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin introduced the concept of decentralized digital currency powered by blockchain technology. It allows peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries like banks. Bitcoin is often seen as "digital gold" due to its limited supply of 21 million coins and its role as a store of value. Its price is highly volatile, influenced by market demand, macroeconomic trends, and adoption rates. $BTC remains a key driver in the crypto market and a benchmark for the industry’s performance.