We present a comprehensive analysis of Bitcoin's position within the global financial ecosystem.
Bitcoin, originally launched in 2009, has evolved into the dominant decentralized digital asset, representing a market capitalization of USD 2.3 trillion and commanding 59% of the USD 3.9 trillion cryptocurrency market as of September 2025. When compared to gold’s USD 26 trillion market capitalization (equivalent to 23% of USD 115 trillion world GDP), Bitcoin’s current share of approximately 2% of global GDP represents a potential pathway for increased adoption.
Our research examines the regulatory frameworks, stablecoin infrastructure development, institutional adoption patterns, and the comparative dynamics between digital and physical stores of value that have contributed to Bitcoin’s historical annualized returns and its emerging role as a potential inflation hedge and portfolio diversification instrument. We employ a multi-factor analytical framework to examine potential valuation scenarios, exploring long-term trajectories through 2050 under varying assumptions of Bitcoin’s penetration into global economic activity, ranging from 10–20% of the projected USD 200 trillion world GDP.
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Inside this research paper
- Macroeconomic and technical factors influencing Bitcoin valuation dynamics
- Multi-factor analytical framework with scenario projections through 2050
- Regulatory developments and institutional adoption patterns
- Risk-return considerations for portfolio allocation and asset diversification strategies
This research paper provides an empirical analysis of Bitcoin’s market positioning and examines the structural factors that may influence its future role within the global monetary system.
