$BTC As of April 1, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) remains the leading cryptocurrency, launched in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto. Operating on a decentralized blockchain, it enables peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries. On March 31, 2025, Hut 8 Corp., with Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., introduced American Bitcoin, focusing on large-scale mining and a Bitcoin reserve, aiming for over 50 EH/s. BTC’s fixed supply of 21 million coins drives its value, with around 19.84 million currently circulating. Its price, historically volatile, reflects market sentiment, adoption, and institutional interest, solidifying BTC’s role as a digital store of value and financial innovator.