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February 11, 2025

Governments Must Purchase Bitcoin from Willing Sellers: A Guide to Cryptocurrency Transactions and Strategies

Bitwise has revealed key insights about Bitcoin ownership, emphasizing the dominance of individual investors. Despite growing institutional interest from companies and exchange-traded funds, individuals hold a staggering 69.4% of Bitcoin, compared to just 6.1% held by investment funds. This data suggests that if institutions want to acquire Bitcoin, they will mainly need to purchase it ...

February 11, 2025

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Governments Must Purchase Bitcoin from Willing Sellers: A Guide to Cryptocurrency Transactions and Strategies

Bitwise has revealed crucial insights into Bitcoin ownership, emphasizing that individual investors hold the vast majority of BTC—about 69.4%. In contrast, institutional players like investment funds and businesses only own 6.1% and 4.4%, respectively. This data challenges the perception that Bitcoin is largely controlled by institutions due to recent high-profile purchases. As the number of ...