The world's first and largest cryptocurrency by market cap, serving as the benchmark for the digital asset market. Created by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009 as a decentralized digital currency. • Total supply capped at 21 million, earning it the 'digital gold' moniker • Approximately 4-year halving cycle significantly impacts price • Strong correlation with Nasdaq; acts as a global liquidity barometer • Institutional adoption accelerated after US spot ETF approval (Jan 2024) As a 24/7 traded asset, Bitcoin often front-runs global market sentiment during weekends and before Asian market opens. One of the fastest indicators of risk-on/risk-off shifts.