Based on the latest information as of May 2025
🏆 Countries with the Largest Bitcoin Reserves
1. United States (207.189 BTC)
- Obtained through the seizure of illegal assets (such as the "Silk Road" operation) and Trump's strategic plan to form a "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve". Status: Verified.
- Currently drafting a BITCOIN bill to add 200.000 BTC/year.
2. China (194.000 BTC)
- Mostly obtained from the seizure of the PlusToken fraud case (2019). Status: Estimated (suspected to start selling in 2025).
3. United Kingdom (61.000–61.245 BTC)
- Obtained from the seizure of dark web activities and financial fraud. Status: Verified.
4. Ukraine (46.351 BTC)
- Mainly obtained from crypto donations during the war with Russia since 2022. Status: Verified.
5. Bhutan (11.879–13.029 BTC)
- Mined independently since 2019 using hydroelectric power. Its value is equivalent to 34% of Bhutan's GDP! Status: Verified.
6. El Salvador (6.002–6.173 BTC)
- The first country to make Bitcoin legal tender (2021). Continues to buy BTC daily despite IMF pressure. Status: Verified.
7. United Arab Emirates (UAE) (4.748–420.000 BTC)
- Official data 4.748 BTC (), but rumors of accumulation of 420.000 BTC (not verified).
8. Finland (1.981–90 BTC)
- Obtained from the seizure of criminal assets. Data varies across sources.
9. Georgia (66 BTC)
- Small amount, status Verified.
🌍 Countries with Bitcoin Reserve Plans
- Brazil: Proposing the "RESBit" bill for federal Bitcoin reserves.
- Poland: Presidential candidate Sławomir Mentzen promises to create a Bitcoin reserve if elected (May 2025).
- Florida & Vancouver: These US/Canada regions propose diversifying city assets with Bitcoin.
- Czech Republic & Switzerland: Currently evaluating the allocation of 5% of national reserves to Bitcoin.
💡 Global Trends
- Institutions Control 20% of Bitcoin Supply: It is predicted that by 2026, governments and large companies will hold 4.2 million BTC (20% of total supply), reducing market liquidity.
- Main Motivation: Hedge against inflation, asset diversification, and economic sovereignty (examples: Venezuela and Nigeria).
⚠️ Important Note
- Varying Data: Ownership figures may change due to acquisitions/sales (example: Bhutan sells 406 BTC May 2025).
- Main Sources: The US and China dominate >75% of global government Bitcoin reserves (total ~534.366 BTC). $BTC #BitcoinReserve
