2026-01-09 16:25:11

BTC circulation is hitting a milestone—we're nearing the point where almost all Bitcoin has been mined. This is a pretty significant moment for the asset's trajectory. The question that follows though is equally compelling: what happens next? With supply dynamics largely locked in and scarcity principles fully realized, where do you think Bitcoin's evolution heads from here? Will adoption accelerate as a store of value, or do we see shifts in how the network functions and its role in the broader financial system? The remaining unmined coins and the halvening cycles will continue shaping the economic incentives. Curious what your take is on Bitcoin's medium to long-term direction.

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LiquiditySurfer

· 01-09 16:53

The supply is locked, and this is the real test of people's resolve... Liquidity depth determines everything. --- After the halving is over, there's no story left? I actually think that's just the beginning. --- Bitcoin has never been a store of value; that's a phrase from traditional finance. On-chain behavior will speak for itself. --- The optimal strategy should now shift towards network effects, or else you'll just be waiting to be exploited. --- To put it simply, whoever can effectively utilize BTC's liquidity in the future will be the winner.

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0xSherlock

· 01-09 16:53

Honestly, the BTC mining rush is long over, and this topic has been hyped up for a while. The key now is whether institutions will really treat it as a treasury reserve.

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DiamondHands

· 01-09 16:33

Hey, the 21 million should have been locked long ago. Are you only realizing this now? It's more interesting when it can't be mined anymore. Let's see who can hold onto it. The last few coins of BTC should really be auctioned off to be fair... Wait, if the supply is fixed, can it really serve as a store of value? It still depends on how adoption progresses. How much longer can the mining fees last? What to do if there's no more profit?

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TokenomicsTinfoilHat

· 01-09 16:30

Once you've finished mining, what else can you do? Just count your money slowly.

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TokenCreatorOP

· 01-09 16:30

BTC is almost mined out, now it really depends on the hoarders... --- The supply is locked, next we’ll see if institutions are willing to step in --- Honestly, Bitcoin is now just "digital gold," with no new tricks up its sleeve --- Mining is getting harder and harder, miners are about to cry, as costs soar --- Wait, does anyone still believe the halving can pump the price? I highly doubt it... --- The ceiling of circulating supply is set, it all depends on whether countries’ attitudes will change --- When the last few million BTC are mined, the price should skyrocket, right? --- Instead of speculating on the future, it’s better to buy the dip now—this is the real opportunity --- Scarcity has been talked about for so many years, but the price still fluctuates randomly... --- I just want to know, after BTC is fully mined, what will miners eat?

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