$BTC Bitcoin (BTC) is the first and most well-known cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by an anonymous person or group known as Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a decentralized blockchain network, allowing peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries like banks. Bitcoin is limited to 21 million coins, making it a scarce digital asset often referred to as “digital gold.” It’s widely used for investment, remittances, and as a store of value. BTC transactions are secure and transparent, verified by miners through a process called proof-of-work. Bitcoin has revolutionized finance, inspiring thousands of other cryptocurrencies and growing a global community of users and developers.