Bhutan, a Himalayan nation with fewer than 1 million people, has accumulated over $780 million in bitcoin, representing nearly a third of its GDP, through mining operations run by state-owned Druk Holdings.

The Kingdom of Bhutan, a landlocked small sovereign state in South Asia, holds more Bitcoin than El Salvador, and the massive treasury didn't come from seizures or purchases, but from mining the world's top digital asset.

As of September 16, 2024, Bhutan's bitcoin holdings have reached $750 million, making it the fourth-largest government holder on Arkham's platform. This positions Bhutan as a significant player in the global cryptocurrency market, especially considering its small population of less than 800,000.

Bhutan’s Bitcoin haul comes courtesy of Druk Holdings, the state-owned entity that has been aggressively expanding its mining operations. Through its partnership with mining giant Bitdeer, Druk Holdings has significantly increased its Bitcoin mining capacity.

Arkham revealed that Bhutan holds twice as much Bitcoin as El Salvador, becoming the 4th largest Bitcoin holder among countries.