$BTC **\$BTC (Bitcoin)**

Bitcoin (\$BTC) is the first and most well-known cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by an anonymous person or group known as Satoshi Nakamoto. It is a decentralized digital currency that operates without a central bank, using blockchain technology to record and verify transactions. Bitcoin is often seen as "digital gold" and is used as both a store of value and a medium of exchange. Its price is highly volatile and influenced by factors like market demand, regulations, and global economic trends.