PANews reported on April 29 that according to a Coingecko report, as of April 2025, governments around the world hold a total of 463,741 bitcoins, accounting for about 2.3% of the total supply of bitcoins. This figure is down from 529,591 in July 2024.
- The United States remains the largest holder, with 198,012 bitcoins, and is strengthening management through the "Digital Fort Knox" strategic reserve.
- China holds 194,000 Bitcoins, mostly from the 2019 PlusToken scam.
- The UK holds 61,000 Bitcoins through criminal seizures.
- Bhutan, which conducts sustainable mining through hydroelectric power, holds 8,594 Bitcoins.
- El Salvador buys 1 Bitcoin per day and currently holds 6,135.
- Ukraine has received 256 Bitcoin donations since 2024 for military and humanitarian aid.
- Germany has liquidated its 46,359 Bitcoins by mid-2024.
