Live Bitcoin Analytics
Track the largest Bitcoin holders including governments, corporations, and individuals. Monitor supply distribution and whale movements.
19,837,256
of 21,000,000 BTC max
94.5% mined
19,235,480
Active in circulation
Excludes lost/dormant coins
~3-4M
Estimated lost forever
~18% of total supply
1,162,744
Left to mine
Est. fully mined by 2140
Top 1% Addresses
~90%
of all BTC
Whales (>1000 BTC)
~2,500
addresses
Exchanges
~2.3M
BTC (~12%)
Retail (<1 BTC)
~47M
addresses
A "whale" is any entity holding a large amount of Bitcoin—typically 1,000 BTC or more (currently worth $100M+). These holders can significantly influence market prices through their trading activity.
Whale wallets are closely monitored by traders as large movements can signal market trends.
When whales move large amounts of BTC to exchanges, it often signals potential selling pressure. Conversely, moving BTC off exchanges to cold storage suggests long-term holding ("HODLing").
Smart traders track whale movements to anticipate market volatility.
🦐 Shrimp
< 1 BTC
🦀 Crab
1 - 10 BTC
🐙 Octopus
10 - 50 BTC
🐋 Whale
> 1,000 BTC
Understanding who holds Bitcoin and how they move it provides critical insights into market sentiment. When governments accumulate, companies add to reserves, or exchanges see withdrawals, it tells a story about confidence and future price action.
Tracking corporate and government holdings shows mainstream adoption. When Fortune 500 companies or nation-states hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, it legitimizes the asset class and often precedes price appreciation.
Unlike traditional finance where holdings are hidden, Bitcoin's blockchain is fully transparent. You can verify every claim on this page by checking the blockchain yourself. This transparency is revolutionary for financial markets.
Understanding who holds Bitcoin is just the beginning. Dive deep into how Bitcoin works, its history, and why it's revolutionizing finance.
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⚠️ Important Note
Bitcoin holdings are estimated based on publicly known wallets and company disclosures. Many large holders use multiple wallets, and some addresses are exchange cold storage representing thousands of individual users. Anonymous wallets (like Satoshi's estimated 1M BTC) cannot be definitively attributed. This data is for educational purposes and should not be used as financial advice.