U.S. Leads Global Bitcoin Ownership with 40% Share
A new report by River shows the United States dominates global Bitcoin ownership, holding about 40% of all available Bitcoin. With 14.3% of its population owning Bitcoin, the U.S. outpaces Europe, Oceania, and Asia combined. Bitcoin is emerging as America's preferred reserve asset, overtaking gold: over 49.6 million Americans favor holding Bitcoin, compared to 36.7 million who still prefer gold. The U.S. government's Bitcoin advantage is even greater than its gold advantage, as the U.S. accounts for only 29.9% of global central bank gold reserves. The White House stated on March 7, 2025, "Because there is a fixed supply of BTC, there is a strategic advantage to being among the first nations to create a strategic bitcoin reserve."
U.S. Public Companies Dominate Bitcoin Treasury Holdings, Over 733K BTC
Corporate America leads in Bitcoin holdings. Thirty-two U.S. public companies with a combined market cap of $1.26 trillion hold Bitcoin as a treasury asset. These firms account for 94.8% of all Bitcoin owned by publicly traded companies worldwide. Key holders include Strategy with 569,000 BTC, U.S. mining companies with 96,000 BTC, and other firms with 68,000 BTC, totaling 733,000 BTC in the U.S., compared to only 40,000 BTC held elsewhere. This demonstrates strong corporate conviction in Bitcoin as a reserve asset.
Bitcoin Mining: U.S. Accounts for 38% of Global Hashrate, Up 500% Since 2020
Since China's ban on Bitcoin mining in 2021, the United States has become the global leader in Bitcoin mining, responsible for 38% of all new Bitcoin mined since then. The U.S. attracts miners due to its stable regulatory environment, deep and liquid capital markets, and abundant energy resources. These advantages have helped the U.S. increase its share of global Bitcoin mining hashrate by over 500% since 2020, solidifying its position as the industry's center.
Bitcoin Replacing Gold as America's Reserve Asset, Political Support Surges
Support for Bitcoin is gaining momentum across the U.S. government. As of now, 59% of U.S. Senators and 66% of House Representatives openly support pro-Bitcoin policies, signaling a notable shift in political attitudes and greater acceptance of digital assets as key components of America's economic future. The study highlights that Bitcoin ownership is highest among American males aged 31-35 and 41-45, with ownership rates ranging from 3% to 41% within these age groups. Politically, those identifying as "very liberal" or "neutral" are more likely to own Bitcoin than conservatives, though conservatives still make up a significant portion of holders.