$BTC Bitcoin (BTC), the first and most recognized cryptocurrency, was created by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009. Operating on a decentralized blockchain network, Bitcoin enables peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries like banks. It has a capped supply of 21 million coins, making it deflationary by design. Bitcoin is widely seen as digital gold—a store of value and hedge against inflation. Its price is influenced by market demand, macroeconomic trends, and adoption by institutions. Over the years, BTC has evolved from a niche experiment to a global asset class, playing a central role in the growing digital economy and financial innovation.