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:
- 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.
- Binance, the largest crypto exchange, holds over 498,000 BTC in several wallets, making it the top holder among exchanges.
- 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.
- Block.one, a private company, owns 164,000 BTC, which makes it a significant private holder.
- Robinhood holds approximately 144,657 BTC, storing it in a single wallet, likely for its clients.
- 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.
- 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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