Bitcoin Self-Custody Reaches 45.6% of Supply as Exchange Holdings Decline

BitcoinWorld Bitcoin Self-Custody Reaches 45.6% of Supply as Exchange Holdings Decline Recent on-chain data reveals a significant shift in how Bitcoin is held, with self-custody now accounting for 45.6% of the cryptocurrency’s maximum supply of 21 million coins.

According to the latest figures, approximately 9.57 million BTC is held directly by individuals and entities, marking a notable preference for personal control over third-party custody.

Breakdown of Bitcoin Holdings Of the total self-custodied amount, 7.95 million BTC (37.9%) is considered actively held by owners, while 1.62 million BTC (7.7%) is estimated to be permanently lost due to forgotten keys, misplaced wallets, or other reasons.

In contrast, exchanges and custodians collectively hold 7.57 million BTC (36.1%), with exchanges accounting for 2.91 million BTC (13.9%) and custodians holding 4.66 million BTC (22.2%).