Back in 2010, someone paid 10,000 Bitcoin (BTC) for two pizzas. At that time, it was worth around $41. Today, 10,000 BTC is worth hundreds of millions of dollars. So if you held that much Bitcoin now, the big question is: would you ever spend it?
Let’s explore this — simply and sensibly.
1. Bitcoin Is Like Digital Gold
Bitcoin is often called “digital gold” because people treat it more like a store of value than a currency. It’s limited in supply (only 21 million BTC will ever exist), which is why many holders choose to save it rather than spend it — especially if they expect its value to rise.
So, with 10,000 BTC, many would say: hold tight and let it grow.
2. But What’s the Point If You Never Use It?
Still, crypto was made to be used, not just hoarded. Spending a portion could be smart — to diversify, invest, or enjoy life. With stablecoins like USDC or USDT, you could convert a little BTC and spend safely without worrying about wild price swings.
So maybe the better question is: how much should you spend?
3. Crypto Gives You Choices
You don’t have to go all-in or all-out. You could convert a small amount of your Bitcoin into Ethereum (ETH) to explore smart contracts, or use a bit to try out crypto cards and apps like Binance Pay or Crypto.com, which let you buy things instantly with crypto.
This way, you’re not giving it all up — just putting a little to work.
4. Spending Could Support the Future of Crypto
Every time you use Bitcoin, you help it grow. More spending means more adoption. Using crypto for real things — from flights to food — helps prove that it’s more than just an investment tool.
So, Would I Spend It?
Yes — carefully.
With 10,000 BTC, I’d hold most of it for the long term, but I’d definitely spend some to explore, support the ecosystem, and enjoy what crypto makes possible.
Because wealth isn’t just about hold
ing — it’s about using it wisely.
