U.S. Now Holds Majority of Bitcoin Reserves: What it Means for Investors

The United States is now leading the global Bitcoin market, with U.S.-based entities holding 65% more Bitcoin reserves than those outside the country. This new all-time high (ATH), highlighted by CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju, marks a significant shift in Bitcoin ownership.

But what does this mean for Bitcoin’s future?

U.S. Entities Surpass Global Bitcoin Holders

Ki Young Ju recently shared that Bitcoin reserves held by U.S. entities—such as miners, corporations, exchanges, ETFs, and even the government—have surged compared to reserves held by non-U.S. entities. This trend shows the growing dominance of the U.S. in the digital asset market.

Over the years, well-known American companies like MicroStrategy have been purchasing Bitcoin regularly and adding it to their balance sheets. 

However, the ratio of Bitcoin held by U.S. entities has risen from 1.24 in September 2024 to 1.65 by January 6, 2025. This indicates that U.S. entities now control a far larger share of Bitcoin reserves compared to non-U.S. entities. 

As more U.S. companies and institutions get involved with Bitcoin, it is clear that the U.S. is taking a leadership position in the digital asset market.

How Trump Changed the Crypto Game

Interestingly, until 2023, non-U.S. entities controlled more Bitcoin than those in the U.S., especially when Bitcoin’s price remained below $30,000. 

Things began to change when President Donald Trump Donald Trump   Donald J. Trump is a US-based business tycoon,  pro-crypto politician, and 47th (present) President of the United States. He comprehends the significance and needs of the modern fintech world, and people look up to him as a dominant pro-crypto politician.   Once doubtful about Bitcoin's dominance, he said in a tweet in 2019, “I am not a fan of Bitcoin", but now has a significant amount of cryptocurrency holdings in his pool. He has also signed an Executive Order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, which highlights his commitment to the future of cryptocurrency.   Quick Facts   Full name Donald John Trump Birth 14-06-1946, New York, United States Nationality American Education BS from the University of Pennsylvania Famous For Business, Politics   Donald Trump - Career Highlights & Events   2016 – Elected as the 45th President of the United States from the Republican Party.   2017 – Signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, impacting investment environments   2019 – Slammed crypto king Bitcoin on X, calls it "not money".   2025 – A gala party was hosted by him for the top 220 Trump meme coin holders.   President supported crypto during his re-election campaign, pushing Bitcoin’s price to hit ATH $108,135.

This price jump also helped U.S. Bitcoin ETFs grow, with billions in new investments. Major ETFs like BlackRock’s and Fidelity’s played a key role in this change.

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Other Countries Take Notice

This U.S. dominance has sparked interest in other countries, like Russia and Poland, which are considering their own Bitcoin reserves. However, economist Peter Schiff has criticized this move and warned of massive price crashes. 

Moreover, as the U.S. becomes a bigger player in Bitcoin, the country’s regulations and policies will play a crucial role in determining the future of Bitcoin worldwide.

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