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Top Bitcoin Holders in 2024: Satoshi Nakamoto and Others

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago

The largest Bitcoin holders can have a profound impact on the cryptocurrency market. In 2024, several individuals have revealed their substantial BTC holdings.

Satoshi Nakamoto

Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, is believed to be the largest BTC holder with a stash of over 1 million coins. These bitcoins remain dormant in 22,000 wallet addresses. If Satoshi decides to move his bitcoins, it would cause significant market fluctuations.

Winklevoss Twins

Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, founders of the Gemini crypto exchange, hold approximately 70,000 BTC. Their investment in Bitcoin has made them prominent figures in the industry. Recently, the twins contributed bitcoins to Donald Trump's presidential campaign, but had to refund part of it due to donation limits.

Tim Draper

Tim Draper, the investor behind fintech companies like Robinhood and Coinbase, holds about 29,656 BTC. In 2014, he bought these bitcoins from U.S. Marshals after the shutdown of Silk Road. Draper is known for advocating decentralization and criticizing government control.

The holdings of these major Bitcoin holders have a significant impact on the cryptocurrency market, and any changes in their assets can trigger large market swings.

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