Bitcoin (BTC) is the first and most popular cryptocurrency
• Launched in 2009
• Operates on blockchain technology
• Decentralized: not controlled by banks or governments
Some basic concepts:
• 1 BTC can be divided into up to 0.00000001 BTC (called satoshi)
• Used for investment, store of value, and payments
• BTC prices fluctuate significantly according to the market
Common phrases:
• “Today’s BTC price”
• “Hold BTC long-term”
• “Trade BTC/USDT”