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Mining operations linked to the royal family are generating approximately 4 BTC daily, transforming state-supported infrastructure into a reliable sovereign bitcoin generator
The UAE has retained its bitcoin holdings even as other mining operations have opted to sell to support their activities. (Saj Shafique/Unsplash modified by CoinDesk)
Key details:
- The United Arab Emirates possesses an estimated $344 million in unrealized gains from the 6,782 bitcoin ($454 million) it has mined.
- The nation’s mining efforts, associated with Abu Dhabi’s royal family and significant collaborations such as Marathon Digital’s 250-megawatt initiative, consistently yield around 4.2 BTC daily.
- In contrast to Western administrations, which often acquire bitcoin through confiscations, the UAE is establishing a tactical digital reserve by retaining the majority of the bitcoin it mines.
The United Arab Emirates holds approximately $344 million in unrealized earnings from its bitcoin mining activities, as per onchain information from Arkham, positioning it as one of the most prominent sovereign crypto initiatives globally.
Wallets connected to the UAE Royal Group currently hold approximately 6,782 BTC with an estimated value of around $450 million. Excluding energy expenses, Arkham assesses the position as highly profitable, reflecting the advantageous cost from years of large-scale mining compared to market purchases.
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In the last week, the operation has averaged about 4.2 BTC daily, indicating that the country’s mining capabilities remain operational despite bitcoin’s recent decline from late-2025 peaks and the overall volatility in risk assets.
The UAE’s mining initiatives began in 2022, when Citadel Mining, associated with Abu Dhabi’s royal family via International Holding Company, established significant facilities on Al Reem Island.
In 2023, Marathon Digital (MARA), now known as MARA Holdings, collaborated with Abu Dhabi-based Zero Two to create 250 megawatts of immersion-cooled mining power, representing one of the largest known deployments in the area.
In August, when bitcoin prices were elevated, Arkham estimated the UAE’s mined assets to be closer to $700 million. The latest data reflects revisions in wallet tracking and reduced market valuations rather than substantial sales, with the most recent significant outflows occurring roughly four months ago.
Unlike the U.S. and U.K., where bitcoin holdings are primarily derived from asset seizures, the UAE’s reserves are a result of ongoing mining activities. By retaining the majority of its production, the Gulf nation effectively transforms energy and infrastructure into a strategic digital reserve that appreciates over time.
In a landscape where numerous miners have been compelled to sell during downturns to sustain operations, the UAE appears to be taking a different approach, progressively accumulating assets during the market decline.
