1. Satoshi Nakamoto
The pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, is believed to hold approximately 1 million BTC. These coins have remained untouched since they were mined in the early days of Bitcoin’s existence.
2. Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC)
Grayscale Investments operates the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, one of the largest institutional holders of Bitcoin. As of the latest figures, GBTC holds over 600,000 BTC, making it the largest institutional holder.
3. Binance
Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, holds a significant amount of Bitcoin as part of its cold storage reserves to ensure liquidity and security for its operations.
4. Bitfinex
Bitfinex, another major cryptocurrency exchange, holds a substantial amount of Bitcoin in its cold wallets.
5. Coinbase
Coinbase, one of the most popular cryptocurrency exchanges in the United States, holds a large amount of Bitcoin to manage its customer assets and ensure operational liquidity.
6. Block.one
Block.one, the company behind the EOS.IO blockchain protocol, holds a significant amount of Bitcoin as part of its treasury strategy.
7. Huobi
Huobi, another leading cryptocurrency exchange, holds a large amount of Bitcoin to support its trading activities and ensure asset security.
8. MicroStrategy
MicroStrategy, a business intelligence company, has converted a large portion of its treasury into Bitcoin, holding over 100,000 BTC.
9. Tesla
Tesla, the electric vehicle manufacturer, purchased a significant amount of Bitcoin as part of its treasury strategy. They announced the acquisition of $1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin in early 2021.
10. Winklevoss Twins (Gemini)
Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, founders of the Gemini cryptocurrency exchange, are among the largest individual holders of Bitcoin.
