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U.S. Overtakes China as Largest Holder of Strategic Bitcoin Reserves
The United States has officially become the world’s largest holder of Bitcoin, surpassing China, according to recent data. The U.S. government now controls 207,189 BTC, valued at $20.9 billion, marking a historic shift in global cryptocurrency reserves.
Top Countries Holding Bitcoin
- 🇺🇸 United States – 207,189 BTC (~$20.9B)
- 🇨🇳 China – 194,000 BTC (~$19.6B)
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom – 61,000 BTC (~$6.2B)
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine – 46,351 BTC (~$4.7B)
- 🇧🇹 Bhutan – 13,029 BTC (~$1.3B)
- 🇸🇻 El Salvador – 6,002 BTC (~$606M)
- 🇫🇮 Finland – 1,981 BTC (~$200M)
- 🇬🇪 Georgia – 66 BTC (~$6.7M)
What This Means for the Crypto Market
- U.S. Crypto Strategy: The U.S. has acquired Bitcoin through asset seizures, auctions, and legal forfeitures. This growing reserve signals a potential shift in government approach toward digital assets.
- China’s Position: Despite banning crypto trading and mining, China still holds 194,000 BTC, largely from seized assets in fraud cases.
- El Salvador’s Bitcoin Push: While smaller in volume, El Salvador remains the only country using Bitcoin as legal tender, with 6,002 BTC in its reserves.
Future Outlook
With Bitcoin adoption accelerating among institutions and governments, strategic reserves of digital assets are becoming a new financial trend. The U.S.’s growing Bitcoin holdings suggest a long-term interest in cryptocurrency’s role in global finance.
