$BTC
BTCUSDT
Perp
89,963.1
-0.05%
Key Takeaways
Launched in 2009 by an anonymous person or group known as Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer (P2P) digital currency system that operates independently of any central authority.
Using blockchain technology to secure and verify transactions, Bitcoin gained popularity for several reasons, including scarcity, security, privacy, and decentralisation.
BTC, Bitcoin’s native coin, can be earned through mining or purchased on an exchange.
Freely available to anyone, Bitcoin wallets are typically used to buy, store, and send Bitcoin.
Bitcoin’s price volatility makes it attractive to certain traders.
An estimated 14% of all US adults own Bitcoin.
