The supply of Bitcoin (BTC) is actually lower than the 18 million coins mined recently. This is due to coins that have not been moved in a long time, and other locked wallets. At least 1.5 million coins may be locked away beyond retrieval. Bitcoin with Limited Live Supply The “live” supply of bitcoin is around 16.5 million, excluding coins that may be lost. The problematic BTC supply also includes coins that were stolen. BTCRead MoreThe post Bitcoin Supply Less Than 18 Million Coins, Due to Locked Wallets appeared first on Bitcoinist.com.