Bitcoin Holdings: Astounding Disparity as US Dwarfs South Korea’s Crypto Reserves

Key Points

1. The U.S. holds 3,587,163 BTC, while South Korea holds 218,076 BTC, approximately 6.1% of the U.S. total.

2. The launch of U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs in January last year led to an additional influx of 1.29 million BTC in American holdings.

3. Before the introduction of U.S. Bitcoin ETFs, the U.S. held approximately 1,657,697 BTC, indicating the ETFs dramatically widened the existing gap.

4. US Bitcoin ETFs are investment vehicles that trade on traditional stock exchanges, offering a regulated and accessible way to invest in Bitcoin.

5. The disparity highlights the impact of regulatory clarity and accessible investment vehicles like spot ETFs on Bitcoin holdings.