2026-01-08 04:23:56

According to market analysts, Bitcoin is nowhere near mainstream adoption yet. With roughly 95% of global investors currently holding zero BTC, we're essentially at the 1996 stage of internet development—think early dial-up era when most people didn't own a computer.

This means the vast majority of potential buyers haven't even entered the space. For context, back in 1996, few could have imagined how the internet would reshape everything. Bitcoin adoption follows a similar trajectory. Early movers positioned themselves before the real wave of institutional and retail capital arrived.

The implication? We're still in the opening chapter of a much longer story. When that 95% finally moves in—whether due to regulatory clarity, institutional vehicles, or simple FOMO—the landscape could shift dramatically.

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just_another_wallet

· 01-11 00:45

95% not in yet? Then is it a bit too late to enter now... --- I'm tired of the analogy of the internet in 1996; I hear it every time, but it does have some truth to it. --- Will the day when regulations are streamlined really be earth-shattering? I bet 5 bucks it won't be that simple. --- People who entered early are definitely making a killing now, but unfortunately, we're not part of that group. --- So you're just saying there's still a chance now? Don't feed me this kind of motivational speech. --- When will 95% come in? I can't wait too long. --- FOMO, FOMO—those who enter last are always the ones who get cut.

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MindsetExpander

· 01-10 14:52

95% haven't entered yet? Then we're definitely still early, and this wave could turn things around without loss.

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fren.eth

· 01-10 05:30

95% haven't entered the market yet? Then we really made a profit haha --- Back in 1996, who could have imagined? Looking back now, it still seems crazy --- When the day of regulatory clarity truly arrives, I’ll go all in --- People who entered early are probably laughing so hard their eyes are almost closed now --- NGL, this analogy is really vivid. Who the hell would think of buying a computer during the dial-up internet era --- 95% of people suddenly realize they should get in when they wake up—that's the real highlight --- Institutional players are the main force; retail FOMO is just the appetizer --- On the surface, it's the opening chapter; in reality, we're still gambling --- But the institutional vehicles are indeed accelerating, and it feels like there are quite a few variables --- Wait, where is this data from? Is it real?

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GasFeeCry

· 01-08 04:54

95% not entered yet? Then is it a bit early for me to buy now haha

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Deconstructionist

· 01-08 04:41

95% haven't bought, which means we're really early. This wave definitely has potential.

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mev_me_maybe

· 01-08 04:36

95% haven't gotten in yet? Then maybe I should be glad I entered early haha --- I'm tired of the 1996 internet analogy, but this time it might really be different --- By the time that 95% come in, we've probably already made enough profit --- The key still depends on when regulations will relax; institutions are the real game changers --- Honestly, we're still in the accumulation phase, and the story ahead might far exceed expectations --- Every time they say it's still early, I wonder how much longer early will last --- 95% of people are still on the sidelines, so let's just watch as spectators; the show has only just begun

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JustHodlIt

· 01-08 04:34

I'm tired of the 1996 analogy, but it does make sense... Anyway, I just bet that the 95% of people will eventually come.

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Anon4461

· 01-08 04:25

95% not in yet? Then am I currently accumulating a huge profit?

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