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Americans own 42% of all bitcoins in circulation

Americans own 42% of all bitcoins in circulation
Americans own 42% of all bitcoins in circulation

The United States holds a considerable share of the Bitcoin market. A recent study reveals that Americans own approximately 42% of all Bitcoins currently in circulation. This concentration challenges one of the founding principles of cryptocurrency, which was originally conceived as a decentralized monetary system, independent of the control of states and traditional financial institutions.

A concentration that raises questions

This American dominance contrasts sharply with the initial vision of Bitcoin's creator, who wanted to create a truly global and distributed currency. The concentration of power in the hands of investors from a single country raises questions about the very nature of this cryptocurrency. The promises of decentralization seem to be fading in the face of this market reality.

La répartition géographique des détenteurs de bitcoins influence directement la dynamique du marché. Cette concentration américaine confère un poids considérable aux décisions économiques et réglementaires prises à Washington. Les fluctuations du marché dépendent désormais largement des choix des investisseurs américains, qu’il s’agisse de particuliers fortunés ou d’institutions financières ayant massivement investi dans les actifs numériques.

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