The Bitcoin Layer U.S. Bitcoin Boom: 50M Users, $30B Mining & Bipartisan Momentum
Jun 25, 2025
Sam Baker, Head of Research at River Financial, sheds light on America’s strategic position in Bitcoin adoption. He dives into the fact that 40% of Bitcoin's supply is held by Americans and discusses the surge in business adoption, emphasizing Bitcoin as an emerging treasury asset. The conversation highlights the explosive growth of Bitcoin mining, especially in Texas, and the increasing bipartisan momentum in Congress for supportive legislation. Explore how Bitcoin could reshape U.S. economic dynamics and strengthen its global stance.
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Americans Hold 40% Bitcoin Supply
- About 40% of Bitcoin supply is held by Americans, equating to roughly 8 million bitcoins.
- This represents over $800 billion of value creation in the U.S. from Bitcoin holdings alone.
Bitcoin as U.S. Strategic Asset
- Bitcoin serves as both a cutting-edge technology and a strategic financial asset for the U.S.
- It can help maintain America's financial dominance amid global de-dollarization trends.
U.S. Leads Global Bitcoin Adoption
- Approximately 14% of American adults own Bitcoin, far outpacing Europe and Asia at 3% each.
- This makes the U.S. the largest Bitcoin owning nation among major economies by a large margin.