What Happens When All the Bitcoin is Mined?

So, what happens when all the Bitcoin is mined? This question drives significant debate in the cryptocurrency community. Bitcoin operates under a fundamental constraint: there will only ever be 21 million coins. According to the Bitcoin whitepaper, this hard cap creates digital scarcity by design. As of December 2025, approximately 19.96 million BTC have already been mined. This represents... Read more