*About Bitcoin (BTC)*



Bitcoin is the world's first digital currency, created in 2009 by the anonymous figure "Satoshi Nakamoto." No central bank controls it; all transactions are recorded on the _blockchain_ — a public ledger secured by thousands of computers worldwide. 9a9bf2dd

*Important BTC Facts*
*1. Limited supply*: There will only ever be 21 million BTC. Currently in circulation ∼20.02 million BTC = 95-96%
*2. How it works*: Uses a _proof-of-work_ system. Mining computers compete to solve math problems to confirm transactions + earn new BTC
*3. Can be divided small*: 1 BTC = 100 million satoshi. So you can buy starting from small change 388a8463f2dd930b

*BTC Price Today - April 25, 2026*
- *USD*: $77,700 - $77,764
- *IDR*: Rp1.33M - Rp1.35M
- *Market cap*: $1.55T USD / Rp26.7P - Rp27.1P
- *ATH*: $126,198 - $126,277, reached October 6-7, 2025
- *24-hour movement*: Slight decline -0.16% to -0.87% f7229a9b388acda38463ce36

*Why do people use BTC?*
1. *Store of value*: Many consider it “digital gold” due to limited supply
2. *No intermediaries*: Send peer-to-peer money anywhere without banks
3. *Transparent & censorship-resistant*: All transactions are publicly recorded and cannot be blocked by governments 9a9b930b

*Risks to know*
1. *High volatility*: Fell 50% from the October 2025 peak
2. *High mining costs*: Requires crazy electricity, equivalent to Czech Republic's electricity consumption
3. *Market sentiment*: In November 2025, it briefly plunged to a 6-month low due to ETF outflows & risk-off 388a6f210358

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· 8h ago
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