In 2025, the price of Bitcoin exceeded $120,000, and achieving the status of a “whole BTC owner” became one of the most prestigious goals in the crypto world. However, statistics show that joining this “club” is much harder than it may seem.
The 1 BTC Club — Crypto Elite
Only 0.01% of the planet’s population owns at least one Bitcoin. Even among crypto holders, a whole BTC is an extremely rare achievement.
According to blockchain data, between 827,000 and 900,000 addresses hold at least 1 BTC. But the real number of people who own a whole Bitcoin is even lower, since many addresses belong to exchanges and institutional players, and one person can control multiple wallets.
Compared to the world population of 8 billion, this is only 0.01–0.02% of people. Even among cryptocurrency holders, the numbers are impressive: only 0.18% of them own 1 BTC or more. That’s less than two people out of a thousand.
Wealth in Bitcoin — Out of Reach for Most
The distribution of wealth in Bitcoin in 2025: the vast majority of addresses hold less than $100 in BTC, and there are only about 19,000 addresses with a balance over $10 million.
At the current price above $120,000, buying one Bitcoin requires either a high income or a willingness to take significant risk. For most, this amount is comparable to an annual income or the price of a house in some countries.
There are about 16 million dollar millionaires in the world, but even among them, fewer than 900,000 people own 1 BTC. This means that a whole Bitcoin is an even rarer status symbol than a million-dollar fortune.
Limited Supply and Dominance of Large Players
In the entire history of Bitcoin, only 21 million coins will ever be issued. More than 19 million have already been mined, and considering lost and “frozen” coins, the available amount of BTC is even less.
The distribution of Bitcoin remains extremely concentrated. Only 1.86% of all addresses hold about 90% of the supply. The four largest wallets accumulate 14% of the total volume. The top 100 addresses control over 58% of the coins. In such conditions, reaching the 1 BTC mark is an especially difficult task for newcomers to the market.
Access Barriers and Risks
Even with the desire and capital, many are not ready for Bitcoin’s volatility. In 2025, its price fluctuated from $109,000 to $75,000 in just a few weeks. Drops of 20–30% can discourage unprepared investors.
In addition, 1.4 billion adults worldwide remain unbanked, meaning access to cryptocurrency is technically and infrastructurally difficult for them. In some regions, high fees, KYC procedures, and uncertain tax rules hinder investors.
How to Achieve the Goal — 1 BTC
The most popular strategy is regular purchases using the “dollar-cost averaging” (DCA) method. Gradual investments reduce the stress of volatility and allow you to accumulate a whole coin in the long term.
Large investors and companies act differently. Tesla and MicroStrategy bought billions worth of Bitcoin, becoming “corporate whales.” For wealthy individuals, the path to 1 BTC often involves redirecting part of their income into cryptocurrency.
Since 2024, the situation has become easier thanks to the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs. Products like IBIT and FBTC have attracted over $120 billion and opened regulated channels for buying BTC through traditional brokerage accounts.
Why 1 BTC Is Already “Enough”
With limited supply and growing demand, owning one Bitcoin already puts an investor in an elite club that most will never join. And the longer the network exists, the more exclusive this achievement becomes.
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