The Largest Bitcoin holders worldwide, Satoshi Nakamoto, Binance, MicroStrategy, Block.one

The largest holders of Bitcoin today include a mix of individuals, corporations, and even government-related entities. Here’s an overview of some of the most prominent BTC holders in 2024:

  1. Satoshi Nakamoto (pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin) is estimated to own around 1 million BTC, making them the largest individual holder of Bitcoin. However, these funds have never been moved or used.
  2. Binance, the largest crypto exchange, holds over 498,000 BTC in several wallets, making it the top holder among exchanges.
  3. MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, is the biggest corporate holder with 174,530 BTC. The company has been accumulating Bitcoin since 2020, using it as a strategic asset on its balance sheet.
  4. Block.one, a private company, owns 164,000 BTC, which makes it a significant private holder.
  5. Robinhood holds approximately 144,657 BTC, storing it in a single wallet, likely for its clients.
  6. The FBI has also amassed a considerable amount of Bitcoin due to seizures from criminal cases, such as the Silk Road case and Bitfinex hack, with around 94,643 BTC.
  7. Mt. Gox, the infamous hacked exchange, still holds 141,686 BTC in preparation for returning funds to creditors.

On top of these, Tesla holds 10,500 BTC as of 2024, although it sold a substantial portion of its initial holdings in 2021.

These whales, alongside various other anonymous addresses and entities, hold a significant portion of Bitcoin’s total supply. In total, large entities and individuals control a substantial percentage of Bitcoin’s market, with corporate and exchange holdings continuing to rise​


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