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In today's global financial landscape, Bitcoin, as a digital asset, has a scarcity that far exceeds the imagination of many. Recent data shows that among the approximately 8 billion people in the world, the proportion of those who truly own a complete Bitcoin is only between 0.01% and 0.02%, a figure that is astonishing.
It is expected that by mid-2025, only about 0.18% of Bitcoin addresses will have a balance of 1 or more coins, in other words, fewer than two people out of every 1,000 will be able to cross the "whole Bitcoin" threshold. As the price of Bitcoin breaks the $110,000 mark, obtaining a full Bitcoin not only requires considerable financial support but also a firm long-term belief in its future development.
The total supply of Bitcoin is fixed at 21 million coins, with approximately 19.8 million coins already mined and less than 1.2 million coins remaining to be released. Considering that some Bitcoins may have been lost or held for the long term, the actual circulating quantity is even more limited. Notably, the distribution of Bitcoin exhibits a highly concentrated characteristic: only 1.86% of addresses control over 90% of the supply, which includes exchanges, early participants, and custodians. Specifically, just four super-large addresses (holding 100,000-1 million coins) account for 14% of the total stock, while the top 100 addresses collectively control over 58% of the Bitcoin.
Although approximately 560 million people worldwide (accounting for 6.8% of the total population) have been exposed to cryptocurrency, the number of people who can hold a full Bitcoin is extremely small. Most retail wallets contain less than 0.01 Bitcoin, further highlighting the rarity of a full Bitcoin.
For ordinary investors, owning a complete Bitcoin is already a considerable achievement. As the popularity of Bitcoin continues to rise, it may become increasingly difficult to accumulate a whole Bitcoin in the future. For investors intending to hold Bitcoin, adopting a regular investment strategy may be a relatively prudent approach, allowing for risk diversification and alleviating psychological pressure.
However, Bitcoin still faces controversy. Some well-known figures, such as economist Robert Shiller and investment magnate Warren Buffett, have publicly questioned the value of Bitcoin, viewing it as a speculative tool or bubble. These views are similar to their perspectives on gold, reflecting the traditional financial sector's cautious attitude toward emerging digital assets.
Nevertheless, the future development of Bitcoin is still full of possibilities. As Michael Saylor of MicroStrategy said: "Bitcoin will either go to zero or surge to a million dollars." This extreme prediction reflects the high-risk, high-reward nature of the Bitcoin market and provides steadfast supporters with the potential for huge opportunities.
Regardless, the scarcity of Bitcoin and the current state of wealth distribution are worth our deep reflection. With the continuous development of the digital economy, Bitcoin's role and influence as a new asset class may become more prominent.