$BTC The adoption of Bitcoin is increasing on multiple fronts. Worldwide, around 425–562 million people own or use cryptocurrencies, with approximately 5–8% of the global population involved, driven by institutional demand and developing economies. More than 75 billion dollars are in spot BTC ETFs, while public companies and medium institutions now control about 11% of the total supply. Activity on the Lightning Network and merchant acceptance continue to grow, consolidating Bitcoin's role in both finance and daily use.