$BTC Bitcoin (BTC) is a decentralized digital currency that operates without a central authority like a bank or government. Created in 2009 by an unknown person or group using the name Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin runs on a peer-to-peer network where users can send and receive payments directly. It uses blockchain technology, which is a public ledger containing all transaction records. Bitcoin is limited in supply, with only 21 million coins that can ever be mined, making it resistant to inflation. People invest in Bitcoin as a store of value or to hedge against traditional financial systems. It’s known for its price volatility, which attracts both long-term investors and short-term traders. Bitcoin can be stored in digital wallets and traded on crypto exchanges worldwide. Over the years, it has gained global attention, being accepted by some businesses and considered digital gold by many in the financial community.