What happens when 1% of Bitcoin holders control 99% of BTC supply?
Whales have amassed a large portion of the Bitcoin in circulation, with around 1.86% of addresses holding most of the supply.
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Whales have amassed a large portion of the Bitcoin in circulation, with around 1.86% of addresses holding most of the supply.
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