New data reveals Bitcoin’s extreme scarcity, with only 0.01% of the global population holding one whole BTC or more, intensifying discussions around accessibility and distribution equity within the cryptocurrency market. This rarity underpins concerns amplified by a significant development: the formal establishment of a strategic Bitcoin reserve by the U.S. government.
The government’s move represents a notable shift towards institutionalized management of digital assets at the national level, potentially setting influential precedents for global cryptocurrency regulation and policy. Key government actions, including a significant executive order earlier in the year, have concentrated substantial Bitcoin holdings within federal reserves.
The confluence of Bitcoin’s inherent supply scarcity and this accelerated accumulation of BTC by the U.S. government significantly restricts available market supply. Experts warn this dynamic raises critical concerns regarding market equity and broader accessibility for retail investors.
Renowned investor Michael Saylor corroborates this trend, stating that institutional investors are actively acquiring Bitcoin, further tightening availability for smaller participants and amplifying centralization pressures.