Bitcoin (BTC) Bitcoin (BTC)
Bitcoin ist die erste und größte Kryptowährung, erstellt 2009. Oft "Digitales Gold" genannt, aufgrund des begrenzten Angebots von 21 Millionen Coins.
Wichtige Fakten
- • 2009 von Satoshi Nakamoto (Pseudonym) erstellt
- • Angebotsobergrenze von 21 Millionen Coins
- • Basiert auf dezentraler Blockchain-Technologie
- • Hauptanwendung: Wertaufbewahrung, digitale Währung
- • Marktrolle: "Digitales Gold", Inflationsschutz
Verwandte Handelskonzepte
Blockchain
A decentralized, distributed digital ledger that records transactions across many computers. Each "block" contains transaction data, and blocks are linked chronologically in a "chain". Blockchains are the technology underneath most cryptocurrencies.
Market Cap
Market Capitalization: the total value of a company's outstanding shares, calculated as stock price multiplied by number of shares outstanding. It classifies companies into small-cap, mid-cap, and large-cap categories.
Wallet
A tool (software or hardware) that stores your cryptocurrency private keys, allowing you to send, receive, and manage your digital assets. Wallets don't actually store your crypto — they store the keys needed to access it on the blockchain.
Private Key
A secret cryptographic key that allows you to spend or transfer cryptocurrency from your wallet. Whoever controls the private key controls the associated cryptocurrency. Never share your private key with anyone.
Gas Fee
A transaction fee paid to blockchain network validators (miners or stakers) to process and validate your transaction. Gas fees increase when the network is busy.
Spot Trading
Buying or selling a cryptocurrency at the current market price for immediate settlement. When you spot trade, you own the actual cryptocurrency, not a derivative contract.