Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, can never have enough advocates. Brian Armstrong, the chief executive officer of Coinbase, has one clear message for latecomers: it’s not too late. The billionaire founder believes that the crypto journey still has long miles to run, even as BTC trades above $110,000.
In a recent social media post, Armstrong dismissed the notion that BTC and Ethereum have become “too expensive” for ordinary investors. He said,
“You don’t need to buy a full Bitcoin or ETH to get started. You can start buying and holding crypto with a few dollars. It’s never too late.”
His statement came as a reassurance to those who fear they’ve missed the early gold rush. For Armstrong, investing in crypto remains an open door, one that still leads to immense possibilities.
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According to data from CoinLedger, around 987,000 BTC addresses currently hold at least one full coin. Yet the number of individuals who actually own an entire BTC is much smaller, given that many investors control multiple wallets. Owning a “whole” BTC has become a status symbol, one that marks an investor’s place in digital wealth history.
Yet, the critics still maintain that even the purchase of small amounts, just a few dollars’ worth, is a waste of time. They argue that with BTC’s market cap nearing $2.2 trillion, the minuscule investments will not bear the life-changing fruits, even in the case of BTC reaching the million-dollar target that Armstrong envisions.
The majority of retail traders who are encouraged by the quicker profits opt to buy cheaper altcoins, thereby treating the market as a high-stakes lottery.
Some of the Bitcoin enthusiasts suggest that a novel approach should be taken, “satoshis,” the least divisible unit of a BTC, to be included in Coinbase listings. Such a move is believed to make the whole BTC transaction more psychologically gratifying, as humankind is more inclined to whole numbers rather than fractions.
On the other hand, Armstrong is unmovable in his stance. He thinks that the way to $1 million is not through hasty gambling but through patience, regulation, and faith from institutional investors. If the governing bodies provide transparency and large investors keep coming in, then he claims, Bitcoin’s rise might still be at the end of its early stage.
In the realm of digital gold that constantly reshapes wealth, Armstrong’s pronouncement is loud and clear: full Bitcoin ownership is not a must for participating in the future.
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