#BTCHashratePeak

Bitcoin (BTC) is the world’s first decentralized digital currency, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a blockchain, a public ledger maintained by a network of computers (nodes) that validate transactions using proof-of-work mining. BTC has a capped supply of 21 million coins, making it scarce and often compared to digital gold. It allows peer-to-peer transfers without banks, enabling fast, borderless payments. Bitcoin is used both as a medium of exchange and a store of value, attracting investors, traders, and institutions. Its price is highly volatile, influenced by demand, adoption, regulations, and macroeconomic trends worldwide.