As of June 2026, the largest known individual stake in Bitcoin remains in the wallets controlled by its mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Data from the Arkham Intelligence Platform reveals that approximately 1.096 million BTC are stored in addresses linked to Nakamoto, maintaining his place as the single largest Bitcoin holder worldwide.
The world’s largest individual Bitcoin balance
At current market rates, this colossal cache is valued at around $72 billion. Analysts note that these holdings largely stem from mining operations conducted during Bitcoin’s earliest days, spanning approximately 22,000 blocks. According to Arkham’s data, this represents about 5.5% of all Bitcoin in circulation, highlighting just how much sway Nakamoto’s wallets still hold over the digital currency’s landscape.
Glossary: The “Patoshi Pattern” is an analytical method that tracks technical traces in early Bitcoin blocks, aiming to splice together mining activity from a single source. The assessments in this article are based on the classification of wallets linked to Satoshi Nakamoto according to this pattern.
Arkham’s investigation draws upon this Patoshi Pattern, finding significant overlap between the model and the addresses known to have been used by Nakamoto. The company says the majority of these wallets have seen little to no movement since Bitcoin’s formative years—a testament to their owner’s secrecy.
According to Arkham Intel Platform data, approximately 1.096 million BTC are housed in wallets associated with Satoshi Nakamoto, making this the single largest confirmed Bitcoin balance as of June 2026.
Institutional titans: Coinbase and Strategy in the spotlight
On the institutional front, Coinbase leads the field with a total of 970,000 BTC held on behalf of clients and through its own revenues. As a US-based crypto exchange and custody provider of global reach, Coinbase’s massive holdings cement its influence over Bitcoin’s liquidity and market behavior.
Among the world’s public companies, Strategy—previously known as MicroStrategy—takes the top spot, amassing 847,000 BTC through consistent acquisitions since August 2020. Notably, some 184,000 BTC of Strategy’s holdings are kept off chain and held by Fidelity Custody, rather than in native wallets, according to Arkham’s breakdown.
BlackRock stands out among ETF issuers, accounting for 764,000 BTC, while Binance’s holdings total 670,000 BTC. Fidelity Custody, meanwhile, manages 446,000 BTC across various client accounts, including those of Strategy, further shaping Bitcoin’s institutional landscape.
| Institution/Asset | BTC Amount | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Coinbase | 970,000 BTC | Exchange and custody |
| Strategy | 847,000 BTC | Public company |
| BlackRock | 764,000 BTC | ETF issuer |
| Binance | 670,000 BTC | Exchange |
Governments and anonymous wallets also feature on the leaderboard
In terms of state-controlled assets, the US government tops the chart with 328,000 BTC, much of which was seized during criminal investigations. These assets include Bitcoin captured after returning funds from the Bitfinex hack, confiscations in the Silk Road case, and holdings related to the LuBian incident.
The US government’s 328,000 BTC stash was largely assembled through criminal seizures and law enforcement actions.
Trailing the US is the UK government with 61,000 BTC in its coffers. Notably, the global scene also features several major wallets whose ownership is unconfirmed. One such address holds 92,000 BTC, while another contains 78,000 BTC—though Arkham has not conclusively verified the identities behind these wallets.
Among private companies, Tether stands out with 97,000 BTC verified on chain. For Block.one, the reported figure reaches 164,000 BTC; however, Arkham notes that on chain confirmation for this sum is lacking. The combined data paints a diverse picture of Bitcoin ownership, with individuals, businesses, investment funds, and national governments all securing their place in the market.
