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Bitcoin BTC |
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$104311.07 |
-2.96% (24h) |
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Marketcap |
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$2,073,495,501,221 |
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Volume 24h |
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$51,975,019,419 |
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.