Bitcoin Holder Rankings
We rank Bitcoin holders using a marine-themed tier system based on treasury size. From Shrimp (< 1 BTC) to Humpback (> 5,000 BTC).
174
Companies Ranked
1,832,691
Total BTC Tracked
9
Tier Levels
The Complete Tier System
| Tier | BTC Range | Companies | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
|
🐳
Humpback
|
> 5,000 BTC | 23 |
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🐋
Whale
|
1,000 - 5,000 BTC | 32 |
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🦈
Shark
|
500 - 1,000 BTC | 20 |
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|
🐬
Dolphin
|
100 - 500 BTC | 44 |
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|
🐠
Fish
|
50 - 100 BTC | 22 |
|
|
🐙
Octopus
|
10 - 50 BTC | 29 |
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|
🦀
Crab
|
1 - 10 BTC | 1 |
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|
🦐
Shrimp
|
< 1 BTC | 3 |
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|
💀
No-Coiner
|
0 BTC | 0 |
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Why Marine Animals?
The Bitcoin community has long used marine life to describe holder sizes. The metaphor works because:
- Intuitive hierarchy: Everyone understands that whales are bigger than shrimp
- Visual communication: Emojis convey size instantly without reading numbers
- Community tradition: "Whale" terminology has been used since Bitcoin's early days
- Non-judgmental: Every tier is legitimate - shrimp can become whales over time
How Rankings Are Calculated
Our rankings are based on verified on-chain holdings:
Address Disclosure
Company provides their Bitcoin addresses or xpub
Funds Verification
$0.50 micro-transaction proves the company controls the addresses
Balance Aggregation
Sum of all verified addresses determines the tier
Real-time Updates
Balances are monitored for changes automatically
Note: We only count verified holdings. Companies may hold more Bitcoin than shown if they haven't verified all their addresses.
Frequently Asked Questions
BTC thresholds keep rankings stable regardless of price volatility. A company holding 100 BTC is always a Dolphin, whether Bitcoin is at $50,000 or $150,000.
Rankings update in real-time as on-chain balances change. When a company receives or sends Bitcoin, their tier may change immediately.
Companies can verify additional addresses to increase their confirmed holdings. Contact us if you believe your company's holdings are underrepresented.
ETF holdings (like IBIT, FBTC) represent custodied Bitcoin. These are tracked separately as the underlying BTC is held by custodians, not the ETF companies themselves.
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