$BTC Bitcoin ($BTC) is a decentralized digital currency created in 2009 by an anonymous entity known as Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a peer-to-peer network without a central authority, relying on blockchain technology to ensure security and transparency. Bitcoin transactions are verified by network nodes through cryptography and recorded in a public distributed ledger. Its limited supply of 21 million coins has made it a popular store of value, often compared to gold. Bitcoin's volatility and growing adoption by institutions and individuals have sparked debates over its future as both a currency and an asset class.$BTC