Bhutan Is Quietly Making Big Moves with Bitcoin — And It's Paying Off
Known for its stunning landscapes and being the “happiest country in the world,” Bhutan has been making some serious financial moves behind the scenes. Over the past 40 days, Bhutan’s national investment arm, Druk Holding & Investments (DHI), sold off 2,584 BTC — quietly pulling in around $248 million.
Why the sale? Bhutan isn’t stepping away from crypto — it’s doubling down. The funds are being used to expand its Bitcoin mining operations, boost healthcare funding, and pay civil servant salaries. This strategic sell-off is part of a broader plan to strengthen key sectors while continuing to build its crypto-backed financial future.
Even after the sale, Bhutan still holds a hefty 7,486 BTC — valued at around $720 million. That puts the country among the world’s top national Bitcoin holders, trailing only behind the United States, United Kingdom, and North Korea.
While the world watches major economies battle with crypto regulation, Bhutan is quietly stacking sats, mining harder, and using crypto to fuel real-world development. Smart, strategic, and under the radar — Bhutan might just be writing the playbook for how small nations can leverage Bitcoin for long-term growth.
