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Over 11 million bitcoin has no known owner. Here's what it means

CoinDesk·October 26, 2026·1 min read
Over 11 million bitcoin has no known owner. Here's what it means

Over 11 million bitcoin sits in unidentified wallets with no known owner, according to observers. This suggests retail investors have held coins for years, but the interpretation carries a caveat. The figure highlights the scale of lost or dormant holdings, potentially affecting supply dynamics and market sentiment as these coins remain out of circulation.

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