WHEN BITCOIN RUNS OUT
When Bitcoin is fully mined, its availability in the market will decrease drastically, which could lead to a real scarcity. This will likely drive its price to even higher levels due to the law of supply and demand. With no new blocks to mine, incentives for miners will depend solely on transaction fees, which could affect the security and speed of the network. Furthermore, market control could become concentrated in the hands of a few large holders, shifting the ecosystem towards a more institutional dynamic and becoming less accessible for small investors.
