In 2025, owning 1 Bitcoin (BTC) is an exceptionally rare achievement. Currently, approximately 827,000 to 900,000 Bitcoin addresses hold at least 1 BTC, but due to multiple address holdings by individuals and institutions, the actual number of unique owners is likely between 800,000 and 850,000. This defines around 0.01% to 0.02% of the global population of 8 billion. As Bitcoin continues to gain value, with prices surpassing $120,000, it becomes increasingly difficult to afford a full coin. There are approximately 16 million millionaires worldwide but fewer than 900,000 hold 1 BTC, making actual Bitcoin ownership rarer than millionaire status. Moreover, Bitcoin is designed to cap at 21 million coins, with over 19.8 million already mined, leaving less than 1.2 million to be created. Consequently, a significant portion of Bitcoin is concentrated among a small number of addresses, complicating the situation further. Access barriers, educational gaps, and skepticism around Bitcoin as a stable investment persist, amplifying psychological factors that deter potential investors. Despite growing access options, full Bitcoin ownership remains a distant goal for many individuals due to risk aversion and infrastructural limitations.

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