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The largest holders of Bitcoin in the world are a mix of individuals, companies, and even governments.
Individuals (or unknown entities):
* Satoshi Nakamoto: The anonymous creator or creators of Bitcoin, it is believed they own around 1 million BTC, mined in the early days of the cryptocurrency. These coins remain inactive and have never been spent, making Satoshi the largest and most enigmatic "whale."
* Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss: Known for their dispute with Mark Zuckerberg over Facebook, they invested much of their settlement in Bitcoin. They are estimated to own around 70,000 BTC and are the founders of the cryptocurrency exchange Gemini.
* Michael Saylor: CEO of MicroStrategy, he is a strong advocate of Bitcoin and has led his company in an aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy. It is estimated that Saylor personally owns around 17,700 BTC.
* Tim Draper: A venture capitalist who has invested significantly in Bitcoin, including the purchase of a large amount of Bitcoins confiscated from the Silk Road black market.
* Changpeng Zhao (CZ): Founder and former CEO of Binance, it is said that he sold his house in 2014 to buy Bitcoin, demonstrating his early conviction in cryptocurrencies.
Companies:
* MicroStrategy: It is the public company that owns the most Bitcoin. It has accumulated a substantial amount of BTC as part of its treasury reserve strategy, exceeding 250,000 BTC.
* Binance: As one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, Binance holds a significant amount of Bitcoin, mainly as reserves for its users' deposits.
* Grayscale: Offers investment products in Bitcoin, such as the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), which holds large amounts of Bitcoin on behalf of its investors.
* BlackRock: With the launch of its spot Bitcoin ETF (iShares Bitcoin Trust), BlackRock has rapidly accumulated a large amount of Bitcoin.
* Coinbase: Another major cryptocurrency exchange that holds Bitcoin, both in its reserves and in custody for its clients.
* Tesla: Elon Musk's company has invested in Bitcoin, although it has adjusted its holdings in the past.
Governments:
* U.S. Government: It has become one of the largest holders of Bitcoin through seizures of assets related to illegal activities, such as the Silk Road. It is estimated to own over 200,000 BTC.
It is important to note that the exact figures of Bitcoin holdings may vary and are difficult to fully verify due to the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies and the privacy of wallet addresses. However, these are the entities and individuals most known for their significant Bitcoin holdings.
