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The landscape of Bitcoin ownership is becoming increasingly competitive, with some of the world's most influential entities accumulating significant holdings. According to the latest data, Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, remains the largest holder with an estimated 1.1 million BTC. according to <a href="https://x.com/martypartymusic/status/1823728223017984196" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Martypartymusic</a>.
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Following Satoshi, Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, holds 550,133 BTC, securing its position as the second-largest Bitcoin holder. BlackRock, the global investment giant, has made a substantial entry into the Bitcoin market, now holding 347,767 BTC, ranking third on the list.
Grayscale, a major digital asset manager, follows with 263,801 BTC, while MicroStrategy, under the leadership of Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor, holds 226,500 BTC, placing it fifth. The sixth position is occupied by <a href="https://www.bitfinex.com/sign-up?refcode=r-qv3hyl7" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitfinex</a> Exchange with 221,315 BTC.
Notably, the U.S. Government holds 213,246 BTC, placing it seventh, just ahead of the Chinese Government, which owns 190,000 BTC. Fidelity, a major financial services corporation, ranks ninth with 176,626 BTC, and Block One, known for its role in the EOS blockchain, rounds out the top ten with 164,000 BTC.
These holdings reflect an ongoing "arms race" among governments, financial institutions, and major corporations to accumulate Bitcoin, underscoring the growing importance of the cryptocurrency in the global financial landscape.

U.S. and China Governments Among Top Bitcoin Holders

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