#6 Adoption Trends and Bitcoin the "Technology" When people see Bitcoin trading over $100,000 USD, it can feel like it’s out of reach. But what many don’t realize is Bitcoin is divisible into tiny fractions called “Sats,” like digital pennies. This means anyone can own part of a Bitcoin, no matter the price. More importantly, this means Bitcoin adoption is still in its early days. Although nearly everyone has heard about it, very few truly understand its technology or its potential. In 2025, only about 12.4% of internet-connected adults globally own any crypto (with many estimates predicting the number to be much lower) @Gemini. But Bitcoin isn’t just an asset—it’s a revolutionary technology. Like the internet, aerospace, or electricity, true adoption takes decades and builds in waves. Today, we’re seeing the beginnings of mainstream acceptance: governments launching strategic Bitcoin reserves, major corporations and pension funds investing directly, and payment giants like Visa and Mastercard supporting crypto transactions in dozens of countries. As regulations clarify and large institutions enter the market, new waves of demand are emerging, ready to buy, now that the path is more accessible. And just as it was never “too late” to adopt the internet or electricity, it’s not too late for Bitcoin. The shift from niche experiment to global infrastructure is happening now. Takeaway: You’re not too late for Bitcoin. The technology is just getting started, and this mainstream wave means you’re entering at exactly the right stage. Check out @skwp's book Inventing Bitcoin for more information!
