Bitcoin Overtakes Gold in U.S. Ownership for the First Time
- In 2025, 50 million Americans own Bitcoin compared to 37 million owning gold.
- The price of Bitcoin rose from $13 in 2012 to $106,000 in 2025, a return of 815,000%.
- Gold increased from $1,600 in 2012 to $3,300 in 2025, yielding a return of 106%.
- The U.S. government holds approximately 198,000 BTC.
- Microstrategy owns the most Bitcoin among institutions with holdings of about 576,230 BTC.
As of 2025, more Americans own Bitcoin than gold due to its substantial returns and growing institutional confidence. The U.S. government is one of the largest holders with significant reserves of Bitcoin.
Source (2.6)https://coingape.com/bitcoin-overtakes-gold-in-u-s-ownership-for-the-first-time-data-shows-historical-shift/?rand=24432
