$BTC Bitcoin (BTC) is a type of cryptocurrency that was developed by a group on the network known as Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009. It is the first cryptocurrency and remains the most popular cryptocurrency in the world.

### History and Development

Bitcoin was first introduced in 2008 through a paper on the web titled "Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System." The following year, Bitcoin was developed and released for the first time. Initially, Bitcoin had a small value and was not well-known, but since then, it has become an important part of the cryptocurrency market.