Who owns the most Bitcoin? How many people own Bitcoin?

Unlike fiat currencies, which are issued and backed by governments, no one owns the Bitcoin payment network itself; it is completely independent of any individual or organization (miners work together to maintain the Bitcoin network). However, individuals and organizations can own BTC, the native currency of the Bitcoin network, and make software to buy, store, or transfer Bitcoin.

Who owns the most Bitcoin?

The largest holder of Bitcoin is believed to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous founder of Bitcoin. It is estimated that Satoshi Nakamoto owns more than one million Bitcoins. In addition, there are other large holders of Bitcoin, known as "whales."

How many people own Bitcoin?

The number of Bitcoin holders continues to grow steadily. According to a survey by Morning Consult, 26% of millennials and 14% of American adults own Bitcoin. It is estimated that by the end of 2023, there will be 580 million cryptocurrency holders worldwide and more than 296 million Bitcoin holders. These estimates imply that the average global cryptocurrency holding rate will be 6.8% by June 2024.