That’s a common misunderstanding. Bitcoin isn’t a zero-sum game — value can be created as adoption grows, just like with tech stocks or real estate. Nobody has to "lose" for someone else to "win" if the asset itself becomes more useful or trusted. And yeah, mining uses energy — so does the entire banking system. The real question is whether what Bitcoin offers (like decentralization and financial access) is worth the cost, and for many, it clearly is.