If You Had 10,000 BTC Today—Would You Ever Spend It?
Fourteen years ago, on May 22, 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz made history by spending 10,000 BTC on two pizzas—an act that gave birth to what we now celebrate as Bitcoin Pizza Day. At that time, it seemed like a simple transaction. Today, that amount is worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
Was it foolish? Or visionary?
It’s easy to laugh now. But in 2010, Bitcoin was just an experimental digital currency with no proven value. Spending BTC wasn’t a mistake—it was a bold step towards proving that crypto could work in real life.
Fast forward to today:
Would YOU spend 10,000 BTC if you had it right now?
Let’s be honest—it’s a tough question. With Bitcoin now being seen as “digital gold,” most holders prefer to HODL, not spend. But if no one ever spends, can Bitcoin ever become what it was originally designed to be—a decentralized medium of exchange?
The Dilemma: Store of Value vs. Medium of Exchange
Bitcoin has evolved. It's no longer just an experiment—it's a multi-trillion dollar ecosystem. And yet, real-world spending is still rare. Most people hold Bitcoin as an investment, not as currency.
But imagine a future where Bitcoin is as easy to spend as tapping your card. No high fees. No long confirmations. Just fast, secure, borderless transactions.
Would you buy a house? A car? Pay for dinner?
Or would fear of “pulling a Laszlo” stop you?
Let’s Hear from YOU:
Would you spend your BTC if adoption made it easy and practical?
Or is Bitcoin too valuable to risk spending at all?
What would it take for you to feel comfortable using it like real money?
Comment below with your honest answer.
Tag a friend and challenge them: Spend or HODL?
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