$790B in Holdings, 40% of Supply

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$790B in Holdings, 40% of Supply

The United States has firmly established itself as the dominant force in the global Bitcoin ecosystem, with recent data compiled by River highlighting the scale of Americas leadership across investment, development, and institutional involvement.

An estimated 40% of all Bitcoin is held by American individuals and institutions, representing approximately $790 billion in value. Notably, 94.8% of all BTC owned by public companies is held by U.S.-based firms, showing unmatched corporate participation in the crypto economy.

The U.S. also commands:

• 82% of Bitcoin development funding
• 70% of venture capital funding in the sector
• 79.2% of all Bitcoin ETF ownership

Public and Private Sector Buy-In

Americas influence stretches across sectors, with major Bitcoin and ETF holders including:

• University Endowments: Yale, Stanford, Harvard, MIT, and Chicago
• Insurance Giants: MassMutual, TIAA, and Northwestern Mutual
• Hedge Funds: Citadel, Millennium, and Mariner

In total, more than 20,000 Americans are employed by over 150 Bitcoin-focused companies, spanning mining, software, custody, and financial services.

Bitcoin Mining Powerhouse

The U.S. also leads in infrastructure. Since 2021, over $30 billion has been invested into U.S.-based Bitcoin mining, and more than 40 high-capacity mining sites (with over 10MW of power) are spread across the country.

This mining expansion has been supported by increased institutional demand and favorable regulatory clarity compared to other regions.

Government Holdings and Global Comparison

The U.S. government currently holds the largest national stash of Bitcoin at 198,000 BTC, surpassing countries like the United Kingdom (61K), China (15K), and even Bitcoin-friendly El Salvador (6K).

Despite holding only 36% of the global Bitcoin hashrate, the U.S. continues to shape the narrative and financial backbone of Bitcoin adoption worldwide.