U.S. Leads in Bitcoin Ownership, Holding 40% of the Supply: Report

The United States leads global Bitcoin adoption, supported by a favorable regulatory environment and strong institutional and individual interest. A new report by Bitcoin-focused financial institution River highlights that Americans from all walks of life own Bitcoin, with the most common owners being males aged 31–35 (40.5%).

River estimates that the U.S. accounts for around 40% of the total Bitcoin supply, driven by the active involvement of American businesses, mining companies, and government entities.

14.3% of the U.S. Population Owns Bitcoin, the Highest Adoption Rate Globally

The report reveals that Americans are more likely to own Bitcoin than people in any other country. Around 50 million Americans, or 14.3% of the population, currently hold the asset. Other regions have lower adoption rates: North America overall sits at 10.7%, South America at 6.6%, Africa and Asia both at 3.6%, Europe at 3.4%, and Oceania at 3.3%.

According to River, greater accessibility and a strong investment culture are two key factors driving Bitcoin adoption in the U.S. The report estimates that since the release of the Bitcoin white paper in 2008, Bitcoin has contributed to over $790 billion in wealth creation in the country.

More Americans Own Bitcoin than Gold

Individual investors in the U.S. now prefer Bitcoin over gold, with around 49.6 million Americans owning Bitcoin compared to 36.7 million owning gold, according to River. While gold remains a significant asset, its role has diminished over time.

Meanwhile, among U.S. global reserves, 63.3% is held in Bitcoin and 29.9% in gold. In March 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, funded by 207,000 confiscated coins. The U.S. government now owns more Bitcoin than all other countries combined. 

U.S. Companies Dominate Corporate Bitcoin Holdings With $1.26T in Market Cap

A total of 32 U.S. public companies now hold Bitcoin as part of their treasury strategy, together representing a combined market capitalization of $1.26 trillion. That’s nearly 95% of all Bitcoin held by publicly traded firms worldwide.

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) is the largest corporate Bitcoin holder. Since the report’s release, the company has increased its Bitcoin holdings, now owning 576,230 BTC, valued at over $62 billion.