Question 1

What is a Bitcoin reserve?

Accepted Answer

A Bitcoin reserve is a holding of Bitcoin (BTC) maintained by a government, central bank, state treasury, or institution as a long-term reserve asset — similar in function to gold or foreign-currency reserves. Reserves may be built through asset seizures, direct purchases, mining, or donations.

Question 2

What is a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve?

Accepted Answer

A Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is a formally established, policy-governed Bitcoin reserve held by a government as part of its national reserve assets. The United States created the first federal Strategic Bitcoin Reserve by Executive Order on March 6, 2025, capitalized with Bitcoin seized in criminal and civil forfeitures.

Question 3

How many countries hold Bitcoin reserves?

Accepted Answer

As of November 13, 2026, this tracker counts 10 countries with a disclosed or attributed Bitcoin balance, totaling about 632,723 BTC. Broader estimates that include mining programs, funds and undisclosed holdings put the number of governments with some Bitcoin exposure at roughly 23. This tracker covers all 197 jurisdictions worldwide.

Question 4

Which country holds the largest Bitcoin reserve?

Accepted Answer

The United States holds the largest sovereign Bitcoin reserve at approximately 306,790 BTC, followed by China (~190,000 BTC) and the United Kingdom (~61,245 BTC). Most large sovereign holdings originate from law-enforcement seizures.

Question 5

Does the US government have a Bitcoin reserve?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The US federal government holds a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve of roughly 306,790 BTC, established by Executive Order on March 6, 2025. The reserve is funded entirely with forfeited Bitcoin and the government has committed not to sell assets held in it.

Question 6

Which US states have a Bitcoin reserve law?

Accepted Answer

Three US states have enacted Strategic Bitcoin Reserve legislation: Arizona (HB 2749, May 2025), New Hampshire (HB 302, May 2025), and Texas (SB 21, June 2025). In November 2025 Texas became the first state to fund its reserve, buying about $5 million of a Bitcoin ETF; several other states have proposed bills.

Question 7

Why do governments hold Bitcoin reserves?

Accepted Answer

Governments hold Bitcoin reserves to diversify national reserves, hedge against inflation and fiat currency risk, retain seized assets rather than liquidating them, and signal openness to digital-asset innovation. Bitcoin's fixed 21-million supply is central to the rationale.

Question 8

Can Bitcoin become a global reserve currency?

Accepted Answer

Bitcoin is increasingly held as a reserve asset alongside gold and foreign currencies, but it is not a global reserve currency. Its volatility, finite supply, and evolving regulation make it a reserve diversifier rather than a replacement for established reserve currencies.

Question 9

How are global Bitcoin reserves tracked?

Accepted Answer

Sovereign Bitcoin reserves are tracked using on-chain forensic analysis of government-attributed wallets, government press releases, Federal Register notices, parliamentary and court records, and disclosures such as SEC 13F filings, cross-referenced against reputable journalism.

Question 10

How accurate and current is this Bitcoin reserve data?

Accepted Answer

All figures are cross-checked against primary sources — government statements, official records, court filings, and on-chain analysis — and reputable journalism (Reuters, CoinDesk, Cointelegraph, Bloomberg). Country data is updated within days of disclosure events; last verified November 13, 2026.

Question 11

Is holding a Bitcoin reserve risky?

Accepted Answer

Bitcoin reserves carry price-volatility, custody, and political risk. Supporters argue a small allocation hedges fiat debasement; critics cite drawdowns and security exposure. Most sovereign reserves use cold-storage custody and treat Bitcoin as a long-horizon allocation.

Question 12

How often is this Bitcoin reserve tracker updated?

Accepted Answer

Country and US state reserve data is reviewed continuously and updated within days of any verified disclosure, legislation, or on-chain movement. This page was last verified on November 13, 2026.

Country	BTC Holdings	Status	Region	Updated
🇺🇸 United States	306,790	Strategic Reserve	North America	November 13, 2026
🇨🇳 China	190,000	Passive (Seized)	Asia	November 13, 2026
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	61,245	Passive (Seized)	Europe	November 13, 2026
🇺🇦 Ukraine	46,351	Passive (Donations)	Europe	November 13, 2026
🇰🇵 North Korea	13,500	Illicit	Asia	November 13, 2026
🇸🇻 El Salvador	7,830	Legal Tender	North America	November 13, 2026
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	6,333	Mining	Asia	November 13, 2026
🇧🇹 Bhutan	518	Strategic Reserve	Asia	November 13, 2026
🇫🇮 Finland	90	Passive (Seized)	Europe	November 13, 2026
🇬🇪 Georgia	66	Passive (Seized)	Asia	November 13, 2026
🇩🇪 Germany	0	None (Sold)	Europe	November 13, 2026
🇦🇷 Argentina	0	None	South America	November 13, 2026
🇧🇷 Brazil	0	None (Proposed)	South America	November 13, 2026
🇨🇦 Canada	0	None	North America	November 13, 2026
🇯🇵 Japan	0	None (Proposed)	Asia	November 13, 2026
🇷🇺 Russia	0	None	Europe	November 13, 2026
🇨🇿 Czech Republic	Undisclosed	Test portfolio	Europe	November 13, 2026
🇵🇱 Poland	0	None (Proposed)	Europe	November 13, 2026
🇭🇰 Hong Kong	0	None	Asia	November 13, 2026
🇵🇰 Pakistan	0	None (Proposed)	Asia	November 13, 2026

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