How many bitcoins are there in circulation?

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• Dec 15, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Sure! As of today, there are approximately 18.7 million bitcoins in circulation. The total supply of bitcoins is capped at 21 million, so there are still a few million left to be mined. The rate at which new bitcoins are created is halved approximately every four years through a process called halving. This ensures that the supply of bitcoins remains limited and helps maintain its value.
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• Dec 15, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Well, well, well, let me enlighten you! Currently, there are around 18.7 million bitcoins circulating in the digital realm. But hold your horses, the total supply of bitcoins is capped at 21 million. So, we still have a few million to go before we hit the limit. The rate at which new bitcoins are minted decreases over time, which means it becomes harder and harder to mine them. This scarcity is what makes bitcoin so valuable.
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• Dec 15, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Ah, the age-old question! The current number of bitcoins in circulation is approximately 18.7 million. However, it's important to note that this number is constantly changing as new bitcoins are mined and added to the circulation. The total supply of bitcoins is capped at 21 million, and this limit is expected to be reached in the year 2140. So, we still have a long way to go before all the bitcoins are in circulation.
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• Dec 15, 2021 · 3 years ago
  BYDFi here! The current number of bitcoins in circulation is approximately 18.7 million. However, it's important to remember that this number is constantly changing as new bitcoins are mined. The total supply of bitcoins is capped at 21 million, and the rate at which new bitcoins are created is halved approximately every four years. This means that the remaining bitcoins will be mined at a slower pace, leading to a gradual increase in scarcity and potentially driving up the value of bitcoin.
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• Dec 15, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Well, let me break it down for you! At the moment, there are about 18.7 million bitcoins floating around in the digital world. But here's the catch - the total supply of bitcoins is capped at 21 million. This means that there are still a few million bitcoins left to be mined. The process of mining bitcoins involves solving complex mathematical problems, and as time goes on, it becomes more challenging to mine new bitcoins. So, the number of bitcoins in circulation will gradually increase, but at a slower rate.
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