Does anyone still use Bitcoin?
John Hall
Updated on May 15, 2026
There are more than 270,000 confirmed transactions of Bitcoin daily. Research from July 2021 shows that 89% of American adults have heard of Bitcoin. As of 2021, about 106 million people around the world use cryptocurrencies. About 46 million Americans (roughly 22% of the adult population) own a share of Bitcoin.
Is Bitcoin still worth investing in?
The high liquidity associated with bitcoin makes it a great investment vessel if you're looking for short-term profit. Digital currencies may also be a long-term investment due to their high market demand. Lower inflation risk.Is Bitcoin still declining?
Bitcoin prices are now down 50% year to date and are trading well off their all-time highs around $69,000 in November 2021. Total cryptocurrency market capitalization fell below $1 trillion this morning for the first time since February 2021, according to data from CoinMarketCap.com.Why not to buy Bitcoin?
Cryptocurrency markets are notoriously volatile, and the price you pay for an item today may not be what your purchase is worth tomorrow. Plus, many companies experimenting with crypto payments only accept Bitcoin, which experts say is one of the worst cryptos you could choose to pay for something.Is Bitcoin really the future?
Bitcoin's Future OutlookBitcoin is a good indicator of the crypto market in general, because it's the largest cryptocurrency by market cap and the rest of the market tends to follow its trends. Bitcoin's price had a wild ride in 2021, and in November set another new all-time high price when it went over $68,000.