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Bitcoin BTC |
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$103669.72 |
-1.12% (24h) |
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Marketcap |
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$2,054,074,859,534 |
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Volume 24h |
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$61,879,039,755 |
Description
Bitcoin (BTC) is the first and most well-known cryptocurrency, created by an anonymous individual or group of individuals under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009. It introduced the concept of decentralized digital currency, operating on a peer-to-peer network without the need for intermediaries like banks. Bitcoin uses blockchain technology, a distributed ledger that ensures transparency and security in transactions. It is often referred to as digital gold and is widely used as a store of value and a medium of exchange.