Who owns Bitcoin? The answer may surprise you. 🟠
Bitcoin is often misunderstood. Some believe it is controlled by a handful of institutions, while others believe governments secretly hold it. The truth? Bitcoin ownership is diverse and widely distributed among individuals, corporations, funds, and even governments.
🔹 57% of Bitcoin is owned by individuals. From everyday savers to long-term believers, the largest share of Bitcoin is in the hands of the public.
🔹 4% is owned by corporations. Companies are increasingly adding Bitcoin to their vaults, recognizing its role as digital gold.
🔹 5% is owned by funds and ETFs. Bitcoin is being embraced by the financial system, providing new ways for institutions and individual investors to gain exposure.
🔹 Governments own 2% to 3%. Either through confiscated Bitcoin or strategic holdings where countries have already recognized the value of Bitcoin.
🔹 It is estimated that about 18% of Bitcoin will be lost forever. This makes Bitcoin much more scarce than its 21 million cap suggests
The rest are miners and unmined Bitcoins
This distribution is one of the many reasons Bitcoin is unique. Not only is there no single entity controlling it (no government or bank can print more of it)
Bitcoin belongs to those who understand its value

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