Bitcoin News Today: Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Surge 46% YTD to $116B as 35 Firms Hold 1,000+ BTC

Bitcoin holdings by publicly traded companies have surged in 2025, with the number of firms holding at least 1,000 BTC rising 46% year-to-date to 35 entities by mid-2025 [1][3]. This follows a 35% quarterly increase in corporate Bitcoin purchases, with 134,456 BTC added in Q2 alone compared to 99,857 BTC in Q1 [3]. Collectively, these companies now control roughly 900,000 BTC—valued at $116 billion at mid-2025 prices—marking an unprecedented pace of institutional accumulation [1].

The growth reflects a diversification of buyers, with corporate participation broadening significantly in Q2. Analyst Chris Kuiper of Fidelity Digital Assets notes that Bitcoin purchases are now “more widely distributed across public companies rather than concentrated among a few large buyers,” signaling a shift from prior cycles dominated by a handful of firms [3]. This trend suggests sustained institutional demand, as 278 public entities now hold Bitcoin, up from 124 just weeks earlier [3].

Geographically, the United States leads with 94 companies holding significant BTC, followed by Canada (40) and the UK (19). The widespread adoption across jurisdictions highlights Bitcoin’s emergence as a globally recognized macro asset, with derivatives markets reinforcing this shift. Futures open interest recently surpassed $45 billion, nearing record levels [3].

Industry analysts emphasize the structural change in Bitcoin’s adoption cycle. CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju argues that traditional “whale-driven” retail cycles have been replaced by institutional-to-institutional transfers, where “old whales are selling to new long-term whales.” He attributes this to the rise of spot ETFs, corporate treasuries, and sovereign funds entering the market [1]. Fidelity’s Zack Wainwright observes a steep upward trajectory in corporate BTC holdings, aligning with an S-curve adoption model where early adopters like MicroStrategy and Tesla paved the way for a broader cohort [1].

The $116 billion in corporate Bitcoin holdings—up from near-zero a few years ago—underscores a strategic reallocation of reserves. With Bitcoin’s price implied at over $330,000 per coin based on holdings volume, the asset’s role as a hedge against macroeconomic risks and inflation has gained traction [3]. Analysts caution, however, that while the 46% growth rate outpaces earlier forecasts [2], market dominance remains unproven. The current phase of aggressive onboarding, nonetheless, positions Bitcoin for long-term liquidity and market-cap expansion [1].

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[1] [Bitcoin News: Public Companies Holding 1,000+ BTC Grow 46% in 2025](https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2025/07/26/bitcoin-news-public-companies-holding-1000-btc-grow-46-in-2025/)

[2] [Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Surge 35% in One Quarter](https://finbold.com/corporate-bitcoin-holdings-surge-35-in-one-quarter-heres-who-is-buying/)

[3] [Bitcoin News Today: 35 Firms Hold 1,000+ BTC as Corporate Holdings Surge 35% Q2 2025](https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-35-firms-hold-1-000-btc-corporate-holdings-surge-35-q2-2025-2507/)