A recent report indicates that only 4% of the global population owns Bitcoin, with the highest ownership rates in the United States at approximately 14%. Research by River, a Bitcoin financial services company, highlights significant geographical disparities in ownership. North America leads in adoption, while Africa shows the lowest rate at around 1.6%. Overall, Bitcoin is estimated to have achieved merely 3% of its maximum adoption potential, a figure derived from considering its total addressable market including governments and institutions, which is only at about 1%. Institutional underallocation and individual ownership were also factored into this metric. Despite its growth since inception, Bitcoin faces hurdles for mass adoption, including high volatility that frequently undermines its use as a stable medium of exchange. During a recent summit, U.S. officials emphasized the importance of maintaining the dollar's reserve currency status amid these challenges.

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