$BTC Bitcoin ($BTC) is the first and most well-known cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a decentralized blockchain network, enabling peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries. Bitcoin is often seen as "digital gold" due to its limited supply of 21 million coins. It’s widely used for investment, store of value, and cross-border transactions. Bitcoin’s price is highly volatile, influenced by macroeconomic trends, regulation, and market sentiment. It’s traded on global exchanges and can be stored in digital wallets. Bitcoin’s adoption continues to grow, driving innovation in finance and challenging traditional monetary systems and central banking.