As of my last update, here are some of the top Bitcoin holders, but please note that the exact ranking can fluctuate due to market activity, institutional investments, or personal holdings that are not publicly disclosed:
### 1. **Satoshi Nakamoto**
- Estimated holdings: **~1 million BTC**
- The mysterious creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, is believed to own around 1 million BTC, which has never been moved or spent.
### 2. **Tesla, Inc.**
- Estimated holdings: **~42,902 BTC**
- Tesla made headlines in early 2021 when it purchased Bitcoin worth $1.5 billion. They have since held a portion of their Bitcoin reserves.
### 3. **MicroStrategy**
- Estimated holdings: **~158,000 BTC**
- MicroStrategy, led by CEO Michael Saylor, has been the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin for a long time. They have been consistently accumulating Bitcoin as part of their treasury strategy.
### 4. **Block.one (EOS)**
- Estimated holdings: **~140,000 BTC**
- The company behind the EOS blockchain has been known to hold a significant amount of Bitcoin.
### 5. **GBTC (Grayscale Bitcoin Trust)**
- Estimated holdings: **~630,000 BTC**
- Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) holds a large amount of Bitcoin for institutional investors and individuals who want exposure to Bitcoin through traditional financial markets.
### 6. **Bitcoin Investment Trust (BIT)**
- Estimated holdings: **~200,000 BTC**
- BIT is another vehicle for institutional investors, and it holds significant Bitcoin assets.
### 7. **Binance**
- Estimated holdings: **~300,000 BTC**
- Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, holds a large amount of Bitcoin in its exchange wallets.
### 8. **Coinbase**
- Estimated holdings: **~200,000 BTC**
- Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, also holds significant amounts of Bitcoin in custody for its users.
### 9. **Winklevoss Twins (Gemini)**
- Estimated holdings: **~100,000 BTC**
- The Winklevoss brothers, through their cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, are known to have large Bitcoin holdings.
### 10. **Hut 8 Mining Corp**
- Estimated holdings: **~9,000 BTC**
- Hut 8 is one of the largest publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies and holds a substantial amount of Bitcoin.
### Note:
These figures are estimates, as the exact holdings of many individuals and organizations, especially Satoshi Nakamoto, are unknown. Additionally, these holdings can fluctuate due to market activity or corporate decisions. Always refer to real-time blockchain data or corporate filings for the most current information.
