Only 4% of the population of the planet own bitcoin

An indicator of the adoption of bitcoin in the world is 3%, while only 4% of the population of the planet own the first cryptocurrency. In the United States, the highest concentration of holders is observed – at the level of 14%. This is stated in the report from River analysts.

In addition, according to experts, 47 countries created a favorable environment for access to cryptocurrency, and nine countries only tightened regulation measures or completely banned cryptocurrencies. Among the first, it is worth noting 34 states that approved the spot-bitcoin -etf or ETP, including the USA and Hong Kong.

The first group also includes Salvador, who was the first in the world to recognize Bitcoin with a payment vehicle, Argentina, who legalized payment in crypto actures in 2023, Bolivia, Brazil, Turkey and others.

The second category includes China with a ban on cryptocurrencies since 2021, Venezuela with restrictions on mining, Afghanistan, Egypt, Algeria, Ecuador, Iraq, Pakistan and Qatar.

So, in the distribution of 21 million VTS, almost 70% belong to individuals, and only 4.4% to companies. At the same time, 7.5% are considered lost.

Nevertheless, analysts noted that companies accumulated more than 1000 VTS per day for 2024. As of March 10, the Strategy Bitcoin portfire has almost 500,000 BTC.

River noted that Bitcoin accounts for 0.2% of the total world wealth, the market capitalization of which first exceeded $ 2 trillion in February 2024.

With this indicator, the first cryptocurrency was 11 in the list in size among other currencies of the world.

Recall that on March 7, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed a decree on the creation of a strategic bitcoin reserve due to confiscated assets.

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