₿ Crypto & Markets
Bitcoin (BTC)
Also called: btc
Bitcoin is the first decentralized cryptocurrency (2009). Its programmed scarcity (21 million max) and its notoriety make it the sector’s store of value and the barometer for the entire crypto market: when BTC drops, altcoins generally drop harder. It’s the most liquid and most closely watched asset in the ecosystem.
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