Bitcoin Ownership Could Expand Broadly, Suggests Bitwise President Amid Corporate Trends
2025-07-15 15:20:28
Main Idea
Bitcoin adoption is accelerating globally with millions of holders, and institutional interest is growing despite challenges in accurately measuring ownership and market implications.
Key Points
1. Approximately 70 million Coinbase user accounts collectively hold about 1.8 million BTC, with institutional holders like MicroStrategy, Marathon Digital, and Coinbase.
2. Institutional influence is notable, with Vanguard being the largest holder of MicroStrategy stock, indicating indirect Bitcoin exposure.
3. Accurately quantifying Bitcoin ownership remains complex due to challenges in obtaining precise estimates and active user counts.
4. Industry experts predict Bitcoin's role in financial portfolios will strengthen, with widespread ownership seen as inevitable.
5. Bitcoin experienced notable price fluctuations, including a drop to $116,000 on July 15, amid broader market shifts and investor activity.
Description
Bitcoin’s growing adoption signals a future where digital currency ownership becomes nearly universal, as industry leaders forecast widespread integration. Despite skepticism from traditional financial institutions, indirect exposure to Bitcoin through
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