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Bitcoin Millionaire Addresses Drop 7,485 in 2025 as Wealth Concentration Intensifies
Source: Cryptonews Original Title: Bitcoin millionaires vanish as 7.5k addresses drop out in 2025 shakeout Original Link: The number of Bitcoin addresses holding at least $1 million declined by 7,485 in 2025, falling to 148,084 by year-end, marking a reversal from 2024’s gains.
Key Findings
Bitcoin millionaire addresses dropped from 155,569 on January 1 to 148,084 by December 31, 2025, despite significant spot Bitcoin ETF inflows throughout the year. The net loss equates to approximately 21 Bitcoin millionaire addresses disappearing per day over the year.
In contrast, addresses holding $10 million or more increased during the same period, rising from 15,319 to 16,368. This divergence signals intensifying wealth concentration as mid-tier millionaire wallets declined.
Quarterly Breakdown
By the end of Q3 2025, Bitcoin had added a net 20,688 millionaire addresses year-to-date, driven by price momentum earlier in the year. However, the final quarter saw a sharp reversal that eliminated these earlier gains and pushed the full-year figure into negative territory.
Context and Implications
Bitcoin began 2025 trading near recent highs but ended the year lower, reflecting a net price decline despite sustained institutional demand through regulated investment vehicles. The contraction occurred as larger holders increased their footprint while smaller millionaire wallets exited the ecosystem.
This marks a significant shift from 2024, when Bitcoin added 56,325 new millionaire addresses, averaging 154 per day. The 2025 figures demonstrate changing on-chain wealth dynamics, with concentration accelerating among higher-tier holders.
Note: A single individual can control multiple Bitcoin addresses, so wallet counts do not correspond one-to-one with unique individuals. However, these trends offer a proxy for changes in on-chain wealth distribution.