The largest holder of bitcoins in the world remains Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of the cryptocurrency, with about 1.1 million BTC. These bitcoins, mined during the early months of the network, have never been moved, fueling much speculation about his identity and intentions.
Major bitcoin holders (as of May 6, 2025)
🧑💻 Individuals
Satoshi Nakamoto: ~1,125,150 BTC
Gavin Andresen: ~100,000 BTC
Tim Draper: ~31,656 BTC
Michael Saylor (founder of MicroStrategy): ~17,732 BTC
🏢 Companies and institutions
MicroStrategy: ~553,555 BTC, representing about 2.64% of the total bitcoin supply.
Binance: ~633,103 BTC held on behalf of its clients.
BlackRock: ~350,000 BTC via its iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF.
Grayscale: ~291,760 BTC through its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust.
🌍 Governments
United States: ~198,109 BTC, mainly from judicial seizures.
China: ~190,000 BTC, obtained notably during the crackdown on the PlusToken scam.
These figures illustrate the significant concentration of bitcoins in the hands of a few entities, which can impact liquidity and market stability.
