Which countries secretly own the most Bitcoin — beyond the US and China
CointelegraphTuesday, July 8, 2025 at 3:45:00 PM
Turns out, Bitcoin isn’t just for crypto whales and tech bros—governments are quietly stacking it up too. While the U.S. and China dominate the public conversation, smaller players like Bhutan, Iran, and the U.K. are building their own Bitcoin stashes as a strategic hedge. Together, governments hold over 463,000 BTC (worth billions), signaling that crypto is becoming a serious part of national financial playbooks.
Editor’s Note: Bitcoin’s gone mainstream in a way few expected—not just as an investment but as a tool for governments. This isn’t just about speculation; it’s about countries diversifying assets, evading sanctions, or hedging against economic instability. The quiet accumulation by smaller nations hints at a bigger shift: crypto isn’t fringe anymore, and its role in global finance is only growing. Keep an eye on who’s buying—it might just foreshadow the next economic power move.
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