New report shows that the United States leads the world with Bitcoin ownership
A new report from River shows that the U.S. owns Bitcoin ownership worldwide, accounting for 40% of all available Bitcoins. 14.3% of the U.S. population owning Bitcoin exceeds Europe, Oceania and Asia.
US companies also lead Bitcoin Holdings. The total amount of 32 US listed companies is US$12.26 trillion, and Bitcoin is used as a treasury asset. These companies account for 94.8% of all Bitcoins owned by public trading companies worldwide. The main holders include a strategy of 569,000 BTC, a U.S. mining company’s 96,000 BTC and other strategies of 68,000 BTC, totaling 733,000 BTC in the U.S., while elsewhere is 40,000 BTC.
The United States has become a global leader in Bitcoin mining since China banned Bitcoin mining in 2021, and since then, 38% of all new Bitcoins. Due to its stable regulatory environment, stable environment entering deep capital markets, and abundant energy resources, the United States has attracted miners. These advantages have allowed the United States to increase its share of global Bitcoin mining loading by more than 500% since 2020, consolidating its position as an industry center.
Bitcoin is also becoming the preferred reserve asset of the United States, surpassing gold. More than 49.6 million Americans favor holding Bitcoin, while 36.7 million still prefer gold.
The US government’s Bitcoin advantage is greater than gold, and the US accounts for only 29.9% of the world’s central bank’s gold reserves.
“Because BTC has a fixed supply, it is a strategic advantage to be the first countries to create strategic Bitcoin reserves,” the White House said on March 7, 2025.
Politically, support for Bitcoin is gaining tremendous momentum in the U.S. government. As of now, 59% and 66% of House representatives have publicly supported pro-monetary policy, indicating a significant shift in political attitudes and a greater acceptance that digital assets are a key component of the future of the U.S. economy.
The study highlights that Bitcoin ownership is the highest among American men aged 31-35 and 41-45, with ownership rates between 3% and 41% in these age groups. Politically, those who are considered “very free” or “neutral” are more likely to own Bitcoin than conservatives, although conservatives still make up a large portion of their holders.
