Top 10 Bitcoin owners ( DRAFT)

The top 10 owners of Bitcoin globally in 2025, based on available data, include a mix of individuals, corporations, ETFs, exchanges, and governments. Bitcoin ownership is often estimated due to the pseudonymous nature of wallet addresses, and figures may vary slightly across sources. Below is a list of the largest known Bitcoin holders, with approximate holdings:

1. **Satoshi Nakamoto** – ~1,100,000 BTC  
   The anonymous creator of Bitcoin is estimated to hold around 1.1 million BTC, mined in the early days across ~22,000 wallet addresses. These coins remain unspent and are valued at roughly $117 billion at current prices.[](https://www.mobee.io/en/mobee-academy/blog/bitcoin-holders)[](https://coinpedia.org/news/top-10-largest-bitcoin-holders-governments-exchanges-and-billionaires-exposed/)

 

2. **BlackRock (iShares Bitcoin Trust)** – ~539,020 BTC  
   BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, launched in 2024, holds over 539,000 BTC, making it one of the largest institutional holders, with a value of ~$57.69 billion.[](https://coinpedia.org/news/top-10-largest-bitcoin-holders-governments-exchanges-and-billionaires-exposed/)[](https://x.com/rovercrc/status/1929256131605733474)

 

3. **Binance** – ~633,000–647,106 BTC  
   The world’s largest crypto exchange holds significant Bitcoin in its cold storage wallets, primarily on behalf of clients. Estimates range from 619,000 to 647,106 BTC, valued at ~$65–68 billion.[](https://www.mobee.io/en/mobee-academy/blog/bitcoin-holders)[](https://coinpedia.org/news/top-10-largest-bitcoin-holders-governments-exchanges-and-billionaires-exposed/)[](https://x.com/rovercrc/status/1929256131605733474)

 

4. **MicroStrategy** – ~439,002–580,250 BTC  
   The business intelligence firm, led by Michael Saylor, is the largest corporate holder, with holdings reported between 439,002 and 580,250 BTC, valued at ~$46.73–61 billion.[](https://www.ccn.com/top-10-biggest-bitcoin-holders/)[](https://coinpedia.org/news/top-10-largest-bitcoin-holders-governments-exchanges-and-billionaires-exposed/)[](https://x.com/rovercrc/status/1929256131605733474)

 

5. **Coinbase** – ~983,000 BTC  
   The U.S.-based crypto exchange holds ~983,000 BTC, mostly for clients, valued at ~$103 billion. This makes it one of the largest custodial holders.[](https://x.com/rovercrc/status/1929256131605733474)

 

6. **Fidelity (Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund)** – ~346,000 BTC  
   Fidelity’s Bitcoin ETF holds ~346,000 BTC, valued at ~$36 billion, reflecting growing institutional adoption.[](https://x.com/rovercrc/status/1929256131605733474)

 

7. **Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC)** – ~211,128–630,000 BTC  
   Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust, one of the earliest Bitcoin investment vehicles, holds between 211,128 and 630,000 BTC, valued at ~$22.6–67 billion. Estimates vary due to outflows after ETF conversions.[](https://www.investopedia.com/articles/people/091516/top-5-investors-investing-bitcoin.asp)[](https://coinpedia.org/news/top-10-largest-bitcoin-holders-governments-exchanges-and-billionaires-exposed/)[]

(https://x.com/CryptoLycus/status/1844748258855493682)

 

8. **U.S. Government** – ~196,000–215,000 BTC  
   The U.S. holds ~196,000–215,000 BTC, seized from illegal activities like Silk Road and Bitfinex hacks, valued at ~$20–22.8 billion. It is the largest government holder.[](https://www.mobee.io/en/mobee-academy/blog/bitcoin-holders)[](https://www.bitcoinmagazinepro.com/blog/who-owns-the-most-bitcoin-and-why-their-holdings-influence-the-market/)[]

(https://x.com/rovercrc/status/1929256131605733474)

 

9. **Bitfinex** – ~168,010–221,315 BTC  
   The crypto exchange holds ~168,010–221,315 BTC in its wallets, valued at ~$17.8–23.5 billion, mostly for client funds.[](https://world.org/articles/popular-cryptos/who-owns-the-most-bitcoin)[](https://x.com/martypartymusic/status/1823728223017984196)

 

10. **Block.one** – ~140,000–164,000 BTC  
    The company behind the EOS blockchain holds ~140,000–164,000 BTC, acquired through its 2017–18 ICO proceeds, valued at ~$14.8–17.4 billion.[](https://www.mobee.io/en/mobee-academy/blog/bitcoin-holders)[](https://blog.river.com/top-21-bitcoin-holders-2024/)[](https://x.com/martypartymusic/status/1823728223017984196)

 

### Notes:
- **Valuation**: Bitcoin prices fluctuate; values are approximate based on 2024–2025 prices (~$100,000–106,000 per BTC).
- **Anonymity**: Many large wallets are anonymous, and some listed entities (e.g., exchanges) hold BTC for clients, not themselves.
- **Sources**: Data is drawn from web reports and X posts, but exact figures may differ due to market changes or undisclosed transactions.[](https://www.ccn.com/top-10-biggest-bitcoin-holders/)[]

(https://www.investopedia.com/articles/people/091516/top-5-investors-investing-bitcoin.asp)[](https://www.mobee.io/en/mobee-academy/blog/bitcoin-holders)

- **Other Notable Holders**: 
  - **Chinese Government**: ~190,000 BTC from seizures (e.g., PlusToken scam).[](https://www.bitcoinmagazinepro.com/blog/who-owns-the-most-bitcoin-and-why-their-holdings-influence-the-market/)[]

(https://x.com/martypartymusic/status/1823728223017984196)

  - **Winklevoss Twins**: ~70,000 BTC, valued at ~$7.4 billion.[](https://www.mobee.io/en/mobee-academy/blog/bitcoin-holders)[]

(https://x.com/LayahHeilpern/status/1701251710558101653)
  - **Tim Draper**: ~29,656–30,000 BTC, valued at ~$3.1 billion.[](https://river.com/learn/who-owns-the-most-bitcoin/)[](https://x.com/CryptoLycus/status/1844748258855493682)

 

This list reflects the most prominent known holders, but Bitcoin’s decentralized nature means some large whales may remain unidentified. For further details, check sources like CoinGecko, BitcoinTreasuries.net, or River’s Top 21 List.[](https://www.coingecko.com/en/public-companies-bitcoin)[](https://bitbo.io/treasuries/)[](https://blog.river.com/top-21-bitcoin-holders-2024/)