How many people really pay with Bitcoin? Survey data, payment processors and country case studies reveal where BTC is used for real-world payments.
Measuring real Bitcoin payments is difficult because many transactions go through intermediaries, crypto cards or instant conversions.
Surveys show that a sizable minority of crypto holders have used crypto to buy goods or services at least once but rarely distinguish Bitcoin from other assets.
El Salvador’s experience suggests that making Bitcoin legal tender does not automatically lead to everyday retail use, especially when existing payment systems remain convenient.
