Bitcoin is the world's largest digital asset with a limited maximum supply of 21 million BTC.
Due to its limited amount, holdings by individuals, companies and large institutions are often a concern as they can influence market sentiment and movements. Global bond markets
Although the Bitcoin network is not owned by any one party, a large amount of BTC is still concentrated in the hands of a few individuals, companies, investment funds and governments.
From Bitcoin's mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, to companies like Strategy and BlackRock, here are some of the entities that currently hold the most Bitcoin.
Here is a list of the world's largest Bitcoin owners in 2026.
1. Satoshi Nakamoto
Bitcoin's mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, is believed to own around 1.096 million BTC, making him the world's largest holder.
The bitcoins were obtained through mining rewards in the early stages of the network and most of them have not been transferred since 2010.
At current prices, these holdings are worth tens of billions of dollars.
2. MicroStrategy (Strategy)
The company led by Michael Saylor is the largest publicly traded company by Bitcoin holdings.
As of 2026, the company holds approximately 672,497 BTC (currently: 845,256 BTC), equivalent to over 3% of the total maximum supply of Bitcoin.
3. Bitcoin Funds and ETFs
Various investment funds and ETFs collectively hold around 1.5 million BTC.
Among the largest is BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust, which manages around 771,000 BTC on behalf of investors.
4. High-Profile Individuals
Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss are estimated to own around 70,000 BTC.
Venture capitalist Tim Draper has nearly 29,656 BTC.
Michael Saylor himself reportedly once owned at least 17,732 BTC personally.
5. Other Companies
Marathon Digital Holdings: 53,250 BTC.
Twenty One Capital: 43,514 BTC.
Metaplanet: 35,102 BTC.
Block.one (private company): 164,000 BTC.
Tether Holdings: 87,475 BTC.
6. Governments
Governments around the world are estimated to hold around 305,000 BTC, most of which was obtained through asset seizures or mining. These include:
China: around 15,000 BTC.
Bhutan: 9,969 BTC.
El Salvador: 6,274 BTC.
7. Bitcoin Dominance by ‘Whales’
Bitcoin addresses holding more than 10,000 BTC are known as whales.
This group controls around 14% of the total Bitcoin supply, while crypto exchanges hold around another 12% on behalf of their clients.
Overall, Satoshi Nakamoto remains the world's largest Bitcoin owner with nearly 1 million BTC.
Among organizations, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) is the largest holder, while BlackRock manages the largest amount of Bitcoin through ETF funds.
With Bitcoin's supply limited to 21 million BTC, ownership by these large institutions and individuals continues to play a significant role in determining the dynamics of the global crypto market.
