Who Has the Most Bitcoin?

The largest holder of Bitcoin in the world is actually Bitcoin itself, through coins that are permanently lost or unspent.

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Over 1 million BTC are believed to be held by Bitcoin’s mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, who has never touched them.

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Among publicly known entities, the U.S. government holds over 200,000 BTC, mostly seized from criminal investigations.

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The largest corporate holder is MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, with over 210,000 BTC as of 2025.

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Exchange platforms like Binance, Coinbase, and Bitfinex also control hundreds of thousands of BTC in custodial wallets.

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Grayscale Bitcoin Trust is a major institutional holder, managing large BTC reserves for investors globally.

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Other big holders include early adopters, whales, and crypto funds that bought BTC when it was under $1,000.

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Some countries, like El Salvador, also own Bitcoin as part of their national reserves or treasury.

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While no one knows the full picture, a small number of wallets still control a huge portion of all existing Bitcoin.

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How Much Should You Earn in a Month to Buy 1 Bitcoin?

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