50 million Americans now own Bitcoin, ditching gold

An increasing number of Americans are turning away from gold in favor of Bitcoin (BTC), with about 14% of the population now opting for the cryptocurrency, surpassing those who hold the traditional safe haven.  As of May 2025, approximately 49.6 million Americans have adopted Bitcoin, compared to 36.7 million who own gold, according to a River research report source: https://finbold.com/50-million-americans-now-own-bitcoin-ditching-gold/