Satoshi Nakamoto Holds 1.1 Million BTC, Bitcoin ETF Faces Challenges

Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, is the largest presumed holder with approximately 1.1 million BTC, representing over $70 billion at the current value of $64,098. These BTC have never been moved, which is considered neutralized by the community. Since the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States in early 2024, companies like BlackRock, Fidelity, Grayscale, and Bitwise collectively hold several hundred thousand BTC. However, the second quarter of 2026 marked the worst quarter for outflows for these ETFs. Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, remains a major player with repeated BTC purchases but has suffered nearly $13 billion in unrealized losses in 2026. Governments, notably the United States and China, also hold several hundred thousand BTC, while El Salvador continues to buy regularly. Finally, anonymous addresses and exchanges like Binance and Coinbase are among the largest holders, with individual whales controlling tens of thousands of BTC each.

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