Bitcoin (BTC)

Bitcoin (BTC) is the world’s first and largest cryptocurrency, launched in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It runs on a decentralized blockchain using proof-of-work mining, with a fixed supply cap of 21 million coins. Often called “digital gold,” Bitcoin has evolved beyond its original peer-to-peer payment vision into a macro-sensitive store of value and a global liquidity barometer. Its role within portfolios has increased with growing institutional adoption through ETFs and corporate treasuries. Its price remains highly volatile, driven by market cycles, regulation, and macroeconomic trends, yet it continues to dominate the crypto ecosystem.