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Although the media threw around bitcoins, most of the world’s population is still reluctant to accept crypto-shad Satoshi Nakamoto. In 2025, only 4 % of BTC individuals, mainly focused in the United States with 14 % adoption. This situation emphasizes that the path to massive adoption is still driven by pitfalls, mainly because of technological complexity and persistent negative perception.
Bitcoin: Why no one wants to hear about it?
Bitcoin, this digital gold that causes the ink flow, is trying to seduce the general public. In 2025, Only 4 % of the world’s population holds BTCwith a significant concentration UNITED STATES Or 14 % Individuals threw themselves. On the other handAfrica Displays the adoption rate Only 1.6 %.
These numbers come from the financial report of the river that believes that bitcoin has reached that 3 % of their maximum adoptive potential.
Several obstacles brake this massive adoption:
- Lack of financial and technical education, strengthening the idea that BTC is a fraud or ponzi;
- Strong volatility that postpones those who consider it a reserve of reliable value;
- Technological complexity that makes it difficult to access the uninitiated.
As it summarizes TFTC21 Tweet:
” The acceptance of Bitcoins is today where the online bank was in 1996 and social networks in 2005. If you think you are late, you are not. »»
But how can we overcome these obstacles to become a universal currency?
Bitcoin everywhere? Not so fast …
The acceptance of bitcoins varies significantly according to the regions of the world. Developed countries show higher ratesWhile development nations remain lagging behind. This disparity is explained in particular by several factors Limited access to technology and insufficient financial education.
However, there are initiatives to reverse this trend. For example, Salvador accepted bitcoins as a legal currency in 2021 and hoped to stimulate its economy. Despite this progress, the adoption of the population remains limited and illustrates the persistent challenges.
In addition Lightning network growthThe solution of the second layer to improve the scalability of bitcoins offers encouraging perspectives. Thanks to acceleration and cheaper transactions, this technology could facilitate the acceptance of BTC, especially in regions where the financial infrastructure is low.
As Mario Nawfal emphasizes:
” Only 4 % of the population have bitcoins in 2025. Would you compare the current acceptance of the cryptos with the adoption of the Internet at the age of 90? We’re just at the beginning! »»
But will these progress be enough to convince skeptics and drive bitcoins to global adoption?
In short, despite the still limited global adoption, there are positive features. For example, the number of active mobile portfolios reached a historical record of 36 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, testifying to the growing interest in cryptocurrencies.
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