Changpeng Zhao: Bitcoin surpasses 20.07 million mined coins in August 2026

Changpeng Zhao: Bitcoin surpasses 20.07 million mined coins in August 2026
Bitcoin over 20 million mined supply

Changpeng Zhao reports that bitcoin surpassed 20.07 million coins mined as of August 2026, leaving only 4.4 percent of the total supply remaining.

He also estimates that 10–20 percent of existing bitcoins may be lost, stuck, or otherwise unrecoverable, underlining the asset’s deflationary nature.

Zhao has previously argued that storing coins on exchanges is statistically safer than self custody. He has also observed that some exchanges lose users due to high fees or unfavorable trading practices. His comments often focus on practical risks associated with holding and trading digital assets.

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