Bitcoin News Today: Capital B raises $2.6M to buy more Bitcoin as firms bet on digital assets

French-based publicly traded company Capital B has completed a $2.6 million fundraising round to acquire additional Bitcoin, according to multiple reports. The full amount was underwritten by Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, who subscribed entirely to the offering [2]. This move aligns with a growing trend among publicly traded firms seeking to allocate a portion of their corporate treasury into Bitcoin, leveraging its perceived value as a hedge against macroeconomic volatility and as a long-term store of value [2].

The capital was raised through a direct subscription, allowing Capital B to bolster its Bitcoin holdings without diluting equity. This approach, though modest in scale, mirrors broader corporate strategies of integrating Bitcoin into corporate balance sheets. While larger firms like MicroStrategy have pursued more aggressive accumulation tactics, including multi-billion-dollar capital raises, Capital B’s move represents a more measured but equally strategic step into the digital asset space [2].

Recent price performance has further intensified corporate interest in Bitcoin. The asset recently reached an all-time high of $124,000, fueled by expectations of monetary policy easing and increased institutional buying [4]. In this environment, Bitcoin has become an appealing asset for corporations with a higher risk appetite or those seeking alternative exposure outside traditional markets. Capital B’s decision to raise capital for Bitcoin reflects this growing confidence, particularly among companies looking to build positions in a market perceived as undervalued and with long-term appreciation potential [2].

The transaction also highlights a shift in corporate treasury management. Some firms have explored leveraged exposure to Bitcoin through preferred stock or at-the-market offerings to acquire large quantities of the asset without issuing additional common shares. Although Capital B’s strategy is not leveraged in this instance, the move signals a broader willingness among listed entities—regardless of market capitalization—to integrate Bitcoin into their investment portfolios [2].

Bitcoin’s role as a low-correlation asset with traditional markets makes it an attractive tool for portfolio diversification, especially in times of economic uncertainty. As institutional adoption grows, regulatory and operational barriers continue to ease, enabling more companies to consider digital assets as part of their strategic treasury allocations. This trend is expected to gain further momentum as regulatory clarity improves and market infrastructure matures [2].

Capital B’s $2.6 million fundraising underscores a broader shift in how corporations are viewing Bitcoin—not just as a speculative investment, but as a legitimate asset class with long-term utility. As more firms follow this path, the integration of digital assets into mainstream corporate finance appears increasingly inevitable.

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[2]Publicly traded company capital b has raised 2.6 million.............................(https://www.moomoo.com/hans/news/flash/20919744/publicly-traded-company-capital-b-has-raised-2-6-million)

[3]Leveraged Bitcoin Exposure: MSTR as a High-Convexity .............................(https://www.ainvest.com/news/leveraged-bitcoin-exposure-mstr-high-convexity-alternative-direct-btc-etfs-2508/)

[4]Bitcoin Surpasses $124K on Rate Cut Hopes and .............................(https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/savingandinvesting/bitcoin-surpasses-124k-on-rate-cut-hopes-and-corporate-buying-surge/ar-AA1Kvmkw?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds)

[5]Strategy: Leveraged Bitcoin Exposure, Without The ETF .............................(https://seekingalpha.com/article/4814229-strategy-leveraged-bitcoin-exposure-without-the-etf-ceiling)