Top Bitcoin Holders in the World (2024 Overview)
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the largest Bitcoin holders and their massive contributions to the cryptocurrency ecosystem:
1. US Spot ETFs
- Holdings: 1,104,534 BTC
- Details: The newly approved U.S. Bitcoin Spot ETFs have become the largest holders of Bitcoin.
2. Satoshi Nakamoto
- Holdings: 1,100,000 $BTC
- Details: Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, mined approximately 1.1 million BTC in Bitcoin’s early days.
3. Binance
- Holdings: 633,103 BTC
- Details: Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange globally, maintains one of the most substantial Bitcoin reserves.
4. MicroStrategy
- Holdings: 402,100 BTC
- Details: MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, has aggressively acquired Bitcoin since 2020 as part of its corporate treasury strategy.
5. U.S. Government
- Holdings: 198,109 BTC
- Details: The U.S. government holds a significant amount of Bitcoin seized from criminal activities, including Silk Road-related assets.
6. Chinese Government
- Holdings: 194,000 $BTC
- Details: China reportedly holds Bitcoin seized in crackdowns on illegal activities, even as it has strict regulations on crypto trading within its borders.
7. Bitfinex
- Holdings: 184,027 BTC
- Details: Bitfinex, a major cryptocurrency exchange, has substantial Bitcoin holdings, possibly related to reserves for operational liquidity.
8. Kraken
- Holdings: 158,959 BTC
- Details: Kraken, a U.S.-based crypto exchange, is another significant holder of Bitcoin, likely for institutional and retail trading purposes.
9. Block.one
- Holdings: 164,000 BTC
- Details: Block.one, the company behind EOS.IO, is a surprising Bitcoin giant, holding large reserves as part of its treasury strategy.
10. Robinhood
- Holdings: 142,361 $BTC
- Details: Robinhood, a popular retail trading platform, has emerged as a significant Bitcoin holder, potentially linked to its users’ custodial assets.
