Bitcoin is the most traded cryptocurrency in the world, and makes up the largest piece of the crypto market pie. It was the first digital coin and as such, remains the most well-known and widely adopted cryptocurrency in the world. It is an original group whose footsteps are followed by all other coins. The birth of Bitcoin was the beginning of an entirely new asset class, and a major step away from traditional, centrally controlled money. Currently, many proponents believe that Bitcoin will facilitate the next stage for the global financial system, although this — of course — remains to be seen.