Despite only reaching 3% global adoption in 2025 according to River Intelligence’s report, Bitcoin continues to demonstrate significant growth potential. This early stage adoption is reminiscent of the internet’s trajectory during its initial years, which saw similar explosive growth after becoming widely adopted. While Bitcoin adoption has seen a major surge driven by the approval of Bitcoin ETFs in 2024, several factors are influencing this trend: the US political landscape with Trump’s pro-crypto stance playing a key role as well as global macroeconomic uncertainties and resistance to Bitcoin reserves within some US states impacting price movement. Despite the volatility, the long-term trajectory of Bitcoin points to its potential for continued mainstream adoption and growth.