Bitcoin News Today: DDC's $124M Raise Elevates Bitcoin to Corporate Reserve Asset

DDC Enterprise Limited, a U.S.-listed global Asian food platform, has completed a $124 million equity financing round to accelerate its Bitcoin treasury strategyDDC Enterprise Raises $124M to Expand Bitcoin Holdings^[1]. The company issued Class A shares at $10 each, a 16% premium to its October 7, 2025, closing price and aligned with its 15-day average trading priceDDC Enterprise Raises $124M to Expand Bitcoin Holdings^[1]. Key institutional investors included Pegasus Fund (managed by PAG), Mulana Investment Management, and OKG Financial Services, with DDC's founder and CEO Norma Chu personally committing $3 million to the roundDDC Enterprise Raises $124M to Expand Bitcoin Holdings^[1]. All investors are subject to a 180-day lock-up period, reinforcing alignment with the company's long-term objectivesDDC Enterprise Raises $124M to Expand Bitcoin Holdings^[1].

The funding will directly support DDC's goal of acquiring 10,000 Bitcoin by the end of 2025DDC Enterprise Raises $124M to Expand Bitcoin Holdings^[1]. As of the announcement, the company held 1,058 Bitcoin in its treasuryDDC Enterprise Raises $124M to Expand Bitcoin Holdings^[1]. Executives emphasized Bitcoin's role as a "digital reserve" asset, drawing parallels to traditional value stores like goldDDC Enterprise Raises $124M to Expand Bitcoin Holdings^[1]. DDC's strategy aligns with a broader institutional shift toward corporate Bitcoin adoption, with the company positioning itself as a leader in this trendDDC Enterprise Ramps Up Bitcoin Treasury Strategy with $124M Raise^[2]. The financing was advised by Maxim Group LLCDDC Enterprise Raises $124M to Expand Bitcoin Holdings^[1].

DDC's disciplined accumulation plan includes partnerships with digital asset institutions such as QCP Capital, Galaxy Digital, and Matrixport to enhance trading efficiency, secure custody, and yield optimizationDDC Enterprise Expands Bitcoin Treasury with Additional 120 BTC^[4]. These collaborations aim to strengthen operational infrastructure while scaling Bitcoin holdingsDDC Enterprise Expands Bitcoin Treasury with Additional 120 BTC^[4]. Chu stated the round "contributes substantial strategic value" to DDC's mission as a global institutional Bitcoin leaderDDC Enterprise Ramps Up Bitcoin Treasury Strategy with $124M Raise^[2]. PAG Pegasus Fund's Jack Li and Mulana's Gillian Wu praised DDC's execution capabilities and institutional-grade blueprint for treasury managementDDC Enterprise Ramps Up Bitcoin Treasury Strategy with $124M Raise^[2].

Market conditions support DDC's strategy. Bitcoin reached an all-time high of $126,180 on October 6, 2025, and traded at $122,628 as of the announcement, reflecting sustained institutional demandDDC Enterprise Raises $124M to Expand Bitcoin Holdings^[1]. The company's dual focus on Bitcoin and its core food business has attracted investor confidence, with the financing signaling a commitment to balancing innovation with operational stabilityDDC Enterprise Raises $124 Million for Bitcoin Treasury^[3]. Analysts note that Bitcoin's inflation-hedging properties and growing acceptance as corporate capital have driven its integration into institutional portfoliosDDC Enterprise Ramps Up Bitcoin Treasury Strategy with $124M Raise^[2].

DDC's expansion follows prior Bitcoin purchases, including 120 BTC in August 2025, which raised its holdings to 488 BTCDDC Enterprise Expands Bitcoin Treasury with Additional 120 BTC^[4]. At the current price of $122,628, the $124 million raise would add approximately 1,010 BTC to its treasury, nearly doubling its holdingsDDC Enterprise Raises $124 Million for Bitcoin Treasury^[3]. The company's strategic blueprint mirrors Michael Saylor's approach at MicroStrategy, a leading corporate Bitcoin holderDDC Enterprise Ramps Up Bitcoin Treasury Strategy with $124M Raise^[2]. With a target of 10,000 BTC by 2025, DDC aims to join the world's top corporate Bitcoin treasuriesDDC Enterprise Expands Bitcoin Treasury with Additional 120 BTC^[4].

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