Bitcoin News Today: 35 Public Companies Hold 1,000+ BTC as U.S. Policy Sparks 45.8% Surge in Corporate Bitcoin Adoption

The surge in corporate Bitcoin adoption has reached a critical threshold, with 35 publicly traded companies now holding at least 1,000 BTC each, according to Fidelity Digital Assets. This marks a significant jump from 24 companies reported at the end of Q1 2025, reflecting a broader institutional shift toward the cryptocurrency. The total value of these holdings exceeds $116 billion, underscoring the growing legitimacy of Bitcoin as a strategic asset. The trend is part of a wider institutional buying spree, with over 278 public entities now holding Bitcoin—a 124% increase from just weeks prior [1].

The acceleration follows the U.S. executive order in early 2025 outlining the establishment of a federal Bitcoin reserve, which many analysts view as a catalyst for corporate adoption. Fidelity’s research highlights a diversification of buyers, with purchases becoming more evenly distributed across companies rather than concentrated among a few large firms. Chris Kuiper, Fidelity’s VP of research, noted that Bitcoin purchases in Q2 2025 rose 35% quarter-on-quarter, from 99,857 BTC in Q1 to 134,456 BTC in Q2 [2]. This surge aligns with Bitcoin’s recent market valuation milestone, as it surpassed Amazon’s $2.3 trillion market cap to become the fifth-largest asset globally [3].

The U.S. leads the charge, with 94 public entities holding Bitcoin, followed by Canada (40) and the U.K. (19). This geographic distribution suggests a global but uneven adoption pattern, with North American companies at the forefront. Analysts attribute the trend to both regulatory clarity and Bitcoin’s role as a hedge against macroeconomic volatility. Iliya Kalchev of Nexo emphasized the significance of elevated open interest in Bitcoin futures, which remains above $45 billion—near record levels. He described this as a sign of sustained institutional engagement and speculative leverage, though he cautioned that short-term price movements remain unpredictable [4].

The data challenges earlier skepticism about Bitcoin’s institutional viability. Kuiper’s analysis underscores a shift from niche experimentation to mainstream integration, with companies increasingly viewing Bitcoin as a diversification tool and store of value. However, the rapid accumulation also raises questions about corporate risk management and regulatory alignment, particularly as central banks and governments refine their approaches to digital assets.

Corporate Bitcoin holdings now represent a key barometer of institutional confidence in crypto markets. With the number of public entities holding Bitcoin more than doubling in a short period, the trend signals a maturation of the asset class. As Kuiper noted, the “notable increase in Bitcoin exposure” reflects a broader recognition of its utility in modern corporate treasuries [1].

Source: [1] [Fidelity Digital Assets Analysis] [https://cointelegraph.com/news/35-firms-1-000-btc-corporate-bitcoin-investments-rise-q3]

[2] [Bitcoin Investment Trends Q2 2025] [https://cointelegraph.com/news/35-firms-1-000-btc-corporate-bitcoin-investments-rise-q3]

[3] [Bitcoin Market Cap Surpasses Amazon] [https://cointelegraph.com/news/35-firms-1-000-btc-corporate-bitcoin-investments-rise-q3]

[4] [Nexo Analyst Comments on Bitcoin Open Interest] [https://cointelegraph.com/news/35-firms-1-000-btc-corporate-bitcoin-investments-rise-q3]