Bitcoin Ownership Overtakes Gold as 49.6 Million Americans Now Hold BTC

Bitcoin ownership has surpassed gold among American investors, with 49.6 million Americans (18.6% of adults) now holding BTC, compared to 28.8 million (10.8%) holding gold, according to bitcoin financial services firm River. This marks a significant milestone, indicating bitcoin's growing acceptance as a preferred hard asset over the 5,000-year-old rival.