Identifying the largest crypto whales is difficult due to the anonymous nature of cryptocurrency transactions. However, there are a few well-known figures in the crypto space who have made their holdings public.
⚡️Satoshi Nakamoto
Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, is more a legend than a person we can pinpoint. Satoshi Nakamoto is believed to hold around 1 million BTC in multiple wallets.
⚡️Michael Saylor
Michael Saylor is the CEO of MicroStrategy. Michael Saylor doesn't personally own Bitcoin. He owns them through his company, MicroStrategy. As of December 2024, MicroStrategy holds approximately 402,100 Bitcoins.
⚡️Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss
The Winklevoss twins are estimated to own approximately 70,000 Bitcoins. The Winklevoss twins were early adopters of Bitcoin, investing a significant portion of their settlement money from the Facebook lawsuit into the cryptocurrency. They founded Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange platform.
⚡️Tim Draper
A venture capitalist, is often considered one of the top individual Bitcoin holders. Draper purchased 30,000 bitcoins during the Silk Road auction. While his total holdings are unknown, it is believed that he has continued purchasing BTC since then.
✍️NOTE: Please note that this information is based on estimates and public knowledge. The actual ranking might differ, and some of the largest holders might choose to remain anonymous.
