Why a Crypto Channel Says You Should Hold Bitcoin for Your Family
Altcoin Daily, a popular YouTube channel focused on cryptocurrency, recently made a simple but striking suggestion: buy at least 0.01 Bitcoin for every person you care about. The idea, shared in a post on X (formerly Twitter), isn’t just about investment—it’s a bet on Bitcoin’s long-term potential, even if the short-term ups and downs make you nervous.
The reasoning? Bitcoin’s fixed supply of 21 million coins means scarcity could drive its value higher over time. And while no one knows for sure what will happen, some analysts think even a tiny fraction of a Bitcoin might be worth a lot more someday.
The Case for Holding Small Amounts
Cole Walmsley, one of the voices behind the recommendation, threw out a rough estimate: if Bitcoin ever captures a slice of global value—say, $1 quadrillion—then 0.01 BTC could theoretically be worth around $476,000. That’s a big “if,” of course. But the argument is that the downside is limited to what you put in, while the upside, however unlikely, could be huge.
It’s not just influencers pushing this idea. Robert Kiyosaki, author of *Rich Dad Poor Dad*, has been vocal about Bitcoin for years. Back in July, he bought another Bitcoin at over $100,000, saying he’d rather take the risk than miss out if prices soar to $1 million. He’s not alone in thinking that way.
Michael Saylor, whose company MicroStrategy holds more than 600,000 BTC, called Bitcoin “an offer you can’t refuse.” And Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson recently speculated that Bitcoin could eventually hit $250,000 to $500,000, part of a much larger crypto ecosystem.
What Could 0.01 BTC Actually Be Worth?
Predictions vary wildly. Ark Invest, for instance, has a worst-case scenario of $300,000 to $500,000 per Bitcoin by 2030. In their most optimistic outlook, they see it climbing to $2.4 million. If that happens, an initial $1,144 investment in 0.01 BTC today could grow to anywhere from $3,000 to $24,000.
But here’s the thing—no one really knows. Bitcoin’s history is full of sharp rises and brutal drops. Still, the number of small holders keeps growing. Right now, over 12 million addresses contain at least 0.01 BTC, up from almost nothing back in 2010. That suggests more people are treating it like a long-term play, even if they’re only dipping a toe in.
Whether you buy into the hype or not, the idea of holding a little Bitcoin “just in case” seems to be catching on. And for some, that’s reason enough to consider it.
