More Americans Now Hold Bitcoin Than Have Student Loans

In Brief:

50 million Americans now hold Bitcoin, surpassing the 43 million with student loans.

Growing crypto adoption signals shifting financial priorities in the US.

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The number of Bitcoin holders in the United States has now exceeded the total number of Americans with student loans, according to recent data from Cointelegraph. As of February 17, approximately 50 million Americans own Bitcoin, while 43 million still carry student debt.

This shift highlights Bitcoin’s increasing role in financial portfolios, driven by institutional adoption, ETF approvals, and inflation concerns. With crypto gaining mainstream traction, the US financial landscape is witnessing a fundamental change in investment behavior.

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