$BTC Bitcoin, the world’s first decentralized cryptocurrency, has seen significant price appreciation since its inception in 2009. Initially valued at less than a cent, Bitcoin's price has surged due to growing adoption, limited supply, and increasing institutional interest. Its deflationary design, capped at 21 million coins, fuels scarcity and demand. Major price milestones include reaching $20,000 in 2017 and $69,000 in 2021 and 50000$ in 2022 and 2023 they boom in price occur over 100k in 2024. Factors driving price appreciation include macroeconomic trends, regulatory developments, and its role as "digital gold" in hedging inflation. While volatile, Bitcoin's long-term trajectory reflects its maturing market and expanding use cases in finance, investment, and decentralized applications.