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Bitcoin holder tiers from Shrimp to Sovereign

Bitcoin Holder Rankings

We rank Bitcoin holders using a tier system based on treasury size. From Shrimp (< 1 BTC) to Immortal (> 1,000,000 BTC).

1235

Companies Ranked

8,320,904

Total BTC Tracked

12

Tier Levels

The Complete Tier System

Tier BTC Range Companies % of Total
🔱 Immortal
> 1,000,000 BTC 0
0.0%
👑 Sovereign
500,000 - 1,000,000 BTC 4
0.3%
🐉 Leviathan
100,000 - 500,000 BTC 12
1.0%
🐋 Humpback
5,000 - 100,000 BTC 102
8.3%
🐳 Whale
1,000 - 5,000 BTC 83
6.7%
🦈 Shark
500 - 1,000 BTC 46
3.7%
🐬 Dolphin
100 - 500 BTC 99
8.0%
🐠 Fish
50 - 100 BTC 60
4.9%
🐙 Octopus
10 - 50 BTC 121
9.8%
🦀 Crab
1 - 10 BTC 150
12.1%
🦐 Shrimp
< 1 BTC 480
38.9%
💀 No-Coiner
0 BTC 78
6.3%

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:

1

Address Disclosure

Company provides their Bitcoin addresses or xpub

2

Funds Verification

$0.50 micro-transaction proves the company controls the addresses

3

Balance Aggregation

Sum of all verified addresses determines the tier

4

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

Why use BTC thresholds instead of USD?

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.

How often are rankings updated?

Rankings update in real-time as on-chain balances change. When a company receives or sends Bitcoin, their tier may change immediately.

What if a company disagrees with their tier?

Companies can verify additional addresses to increase their confirmed holdings. Contact us if you believe your company's holdings are underrepresented.

Are ETF holdings counted?

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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