Bitcoin Percentile Calculator - How much BTC for top 1%?

Enter your BTC balance to see your approximate position among all BTC holders and also compared to the world population.

This is an estimate. You can adjust parameters below.
Parameters & assumptions (adjustable)
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Your position among BTC holders (percentile & “top”)
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Equivalent to “1 in N” among BTC holders
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Your position vs. world population
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Equivalent to “1 in N” globally

Disclaimer: “Addresses” ≠ “People”. Exchange wallets and multiple addresses per person distort the tail. Adjust parameters with the most recent data.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many people have 1 BTC?

Estimates suggest fewer than 1 million people worldwide hold at least 1 full Bitcoin. This is inferred from on-chain address data, but note that one person can control multiple addresses and some addresses belong to exchanges holding funds for many users.

What BTC amount puts me in the top 1% of holders?

Roughly ~15 BTC is often cited for the top 1% by balance. This can change over time due to lost coins, exchange aggregation, and distribution shifts. Treat it as a directional estimate.

What’s the difference between “addresses” and “holders”?

A Bitcoin address is a blockchain identifier; a single person may use many addresses. Exchanges also control large address clusters on behalf of millions of users. Therefore, “addresses with balance” ≠ “number of people who own Bitcoin.”

How accurate is this percentile calculator?

It’s an approximation based on public on-chain distributions plus population estimates. Results can differ from reality due to multi-address ownership, exchange custody, and lost coins.

Why compare Bitcoin holdings to the world population?

It provides perspective on scarcity: a fixed supply of 21 million BTC contrasted with over 8 billion people. Even small balances can place you above a large share of the global population.