All Mine: Which Bitcoin Miners Hold The Most BTC?

All Mine: Which Bitcoin Miners Hold The Most BTC?

Bitcoin miners hold on to a lot of the BTC they mine; they are called the “original whales” for a reason. Here’s what the data says regarding which of the publicly listed mining companies hold the most coins. Why Do Bitcoin Mining Companies Keep BTC Treasuries? Before looking at the numbers, one question arises first. […]


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