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Bitcoin Ownership Statistics 2026: Holders, Wallets, and Global Adoption

CoinCentral·October 7, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin Ownership Statistics 2026: Holders, Wallets, and Global Adoption

Around 106 million people are estimated to own Bitcoin as of 2026, according to on-chain data. No official count exists because Bitcoin allows anyone to create a wallet without identification, making an exact total impossible. The asset has grown from a niche project into one of the world's most widely held financial assets.

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