$BTC $BTC Bitcoin, the world's first decentralized digital currency, has experienced a remarkable rise since its creation in 2009 by the mysterious figure known only as Satoshi Nakamoto. Originally introduced through a white paper titled *"Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System,"* Nakamoto envisioned a financial system that operated without central banks or intermediaries, relying instead on blockchain technology to validate transactions and maintain a public ledger. At its inception, Bitcoin had virtually no monetary value, with early trades valuing it at just a few cents per coin. Over the years, as more people came to understand its revolutionary potential—particularly its ability to provide a secure, censorship-resistant, and inflation-proof means of transferring value—Bitcoin’s price surged dramatically. It crossed major milestones, reaching \$1,000 in 2013, \$20,000 in 2017, and then surpassing \$60,000 by 2021, drawing attention from institutional investors, tech innovators, and governments alike. Bitcoin has also become a symbol of financial freedom and digital sovereignty for people living under restrictive financial regimes. Despite its volatility and frequent criticism regarding its energy usage and use in illicit transactions, Bitcoin continues to be a major force in reshaping global finance. As for Nakamoto, their identity remains one of the greatest mysteries in the tech world—whether an individual or a group, they disappeared from public view in 2011, leaving behind a legacy that has fundamentally altered how the world thinks about money.