{"id":46993,"date":"2025-06-30T08:36:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T08:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/?p=46993"},"modified":"2025-06-30T08:36:30","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T08:36:30","slug":"bhutan-mined-1-3-billion-in-bitcoin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crypto-globe.com\/en\/bhutan-mined-1-3-billion-in-bitcoin\/","title":{"rendered":"Bhutan Mined $1.3 Billion in Bitcoin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In recent years, Bhutan has quietly become one of the world\u2019s largest state holders of Bitcoin. Since 2020, the country has accumulated over 12,000 BTC\u2014an amount equal to 40% of its GDP. This move marks a significant shift in the nation\u2019s economic strategy, blending its focus on happiness and sustainability with digital innovation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bhutan\u2019s Growing Bitcoin Fortune<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since 2020, Bhutan has been discreetly mining and accumulating Bitcoin. As of June 27, 2025, according to Arkham Intel<\/a>, the country\u2019s Bitcoin holdings are valued at nearly $1.3 billion. This figure represents about 40% of Bhutan\u2019s GDP, making it one of the most crypto-oriented nations in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The management of Bhutan\u2019s Bitcoin reserves falls under Druk Holding and Investments (DHI), a state-owned investment company that serves as the government\u2019s main financial arm. DHI\u2019s CEO, Ujjwal Deep Dahal, stated that entering Bitcoin mining was a natural decision for Bhutan, given its access to cheap and sustainable hydropower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Green Energy Powers Bitcoin Mining<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bhutan<\/a> began mining Bitcoin in 2020, leveraging its surplus of renewable energy. While many countries are still experimenting with or regulating cryptocurrencies, Bhutan has fully embraced and systematically invested in the crypto sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, Bhutan holds more Bitcoin than countries like Ukraine or El Salvador. Only the United States and China surpass Bhutan in the global ranking of state Bitcoin holders<\/strong>. In addition to Bitcoin, Bhutan also owns Ethereum<\/a> worth over $1 million. Although this is a much smaller amount, it signals a thoughtful approach to diversifying its digital asset portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A New Vision for Bhutan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bhutan\u2019s investment in Bitcoin could have a profound impact on the country\u2019s future. Traditionally prioritizing Gross National Happiness over GDP, Bhutan is now blending sustainable energy, financial innovation, and sovereign digital reserves into a modern economic vision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In recent years, Bhutan has quietly become one of the world\u2019s largest state holders of Bitcoin. Since 2020, the country has accumulated over 12,000 BTC\u2014an amount equal to 40% of its GDP. This move marks a significant shift in the nation\u2019s economic strategy, blending its focus on happiness and sustainability with digital innovation. Bhutan\u2019s Growing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":46994,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"yasr_overall_rating":0,"yasr_post_is_review":"","yasr_auto_insert_disabled":"","yasr_review_type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[162],"tags":[246,99],"class_list":["post-46993","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-crypto","tag-bhutan","tag-bitcoin-en"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t