Bitcoin ownership is on the rise worldwide with regular people buying a portion of BTC to make wealth. The leading cryptocurrency has gained the attention of both retail and institutional investors for its dramatic price rise. Everyone now wants to be a part of the growing financial sector and make the most out of it. Every time someone thinks that BTC is expensive ‘now’, the price ends up rising further, making it even more expensive to accumulate.
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Just when you thought that US citizens might own the most Bitcoin per population, we debunk the myth. It’s not people of the US, Canada, UK, Australia, Germany, or any other country from Europe that owns the most BTC per population, but is another country that will leave you surprised. It’s a well-known global destination that promotes growth, infrastructure, and fintech advancements. The government had also announced a 17-storey crypto tower and the construction could be completed by 2027.
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Highest Owners of Bitcoin Per Population: UAE Takes the Top Spot
Around 27% of the UAE population consisting of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and others own the highest Bitcoin. Around 2.9 million people in the UAE hold Bitcoin making it take a total of 27.18%. The second in line is Vietnam, where 20.87% of the citizens comprising 20.9 million people own BTC.
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The US comes third where 15.4% of the population own Bitcoin but boasts the largest of 52.9 million people. No other Western country makes it to the top 10 list of Bitcoin owners per population. Below is the full list of the highest number of BTC owners per population basis.
The UAE has been a significant contender to the US and has made several cryptocurrency-friendly policies. The government has put in place friendly regulations for fintech firms to come and expand their business. The upcoming 17-storey Crypto Tower could change the way and become a global hub for the blockchain industry.
