In recent years, interest in Bitcoin as an investment asset has significantly increased. Projections for capital inflows into this cryptocurrency are optimistic, with expectations of $120 billion by 2025.
Projected Bitcoin Inflows
According to research from Bitwise, investment in Bitcoin could reach $120 billion by the end of 2025, with an additional inflow of $300 billion anticipated in 2026. These figures highlight the growing interest from various categories of investors, including publicly listed companies and sovereign funds.
Statistics on Bitcoin Holders
Currently, publicly listed companies and sovereign states hold nearly 1.7 million Bitcoins. Companies are reported to hold around 1,146,128 BTC worth $125 billion, accounting for 5.8% of Bitcoin's total supply. Sovereign nations collectively hold 529,705 BTC valued at $57.8 billion, with the United States leading in investments.
Wealth Allocation Scenarios
Analysts from Bitwise suggested three scenarios for future wealth allocation: the bear case, base case, and bull case. In the bear case, reallocating just 1% of gold reserves would yield $32.3 billion influx. The base case envisions a 5% reallocation resulting in $161.7 billion influx, while the bull case anticipates a 10% reallocation leading to over $426.9 billion influx. These scenarios highlight the growing interest from both institutional investors and governments.
These forecasts reflect hopes for sustained growth of Bitcoin as an investment asset and a hedge against inflation. As Bitcoin's share increases in various investors' portfolios, its significance in the financial world is expected to continue rising.
