🌍 Total Quantity of Bitcoin in the World

Bitcoin has a fixed total supply of 21 million coins, as coded into its protocol by its mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. This supply limit ensures scarcity, making Bitcoin similar to a digital form of gold.

As of 2025, over 19.7 million BTC have already been mined.

  • The remaining ~1.3 million will be mined slowly, with the last Bitcoin expected to be mined around the year 2140, due to the halving events that occur every four years, reducing the mining reward.

    📊 Bitcoin Holdings by Country (Estimated)

These holdings may include government-owned BTC, company-owned BTC, or holdings via exchanges and citizens.

CountryEstimated BTC HoldingsNotes🇺🇸 United States~215,000+ BTCGovernment seizures, institutional investors🇩🇪 Germany~50,000 BTCConfiscated BTC and reserves🇨🇳 China~200,000 BTCDespite the ban, past mining reserves and seizures🇸🇰 Slovakia~10,000 BTCGovernment and institutional holdings🇸🇻 El Salvador~5,700+ BTCOfficial legal tender since 2021🇷🇺 Russia~100,000+ BTCPrivate and state-linked entities🇨🇭 Switzerland~20,000+ BTCCrypto-friendly laws and banking🇮🇳 India~100,000+ BTC (est.)Retail investors mostly, despite unclear regulation🇵🇰 Pakistan~5,000+ BTC (est.)Held privately, government doesn’t own BTC officially
🔮 Future Recommendations Regarding Bitcoin

  1. Education & Awareness

    Learn about Bitcoin, blockchain, and wallets.

    Understand risks, scams, and how to safely store crypto.

    Legal Clarity

    Governments should define clear policies to regulate and not ban crypto.

    Encouraging innovation while taxing fairly ensures growth.

    Adopt Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA)

    Invest small, fixed amounts regularly to reduce volatility risks.

    Store Safely

    Use hardware wallets or secure apps. Avoid storing large amounts on exchanges.

    Diversify
    Bitcoin is valuable, but don’t put all your money in one asset. Explore Ethereum, stablecoins, etc.

    Encourage Innovation

    Pakistan and developing nations can benefit by becoming hubs for mining (using hydro or solar) and blockchain startups.

    Plan Long-Term

    Think of Bitcoin as a long-term store of value, not just a quick-profit scheme.