Bitcoin News Today: Institutional Bitcoin Holdings Hit 1.865M as U.S. China UK Lead Growth

Bitcoin treasury holdings have reached a significant milestone, with 1.865 million BTC controlled by corporate and government entities as of June 2025, reflecting a substantial increase of over 660,000 BTC from January 2024[1]. This growth, observed over an 18-month period, highlights the rising institutional adoption of Bitcoin across a range of sectors, including public corporations, private firms, and government bodies.

The accumulation of Bitcoin by these entities has been a gradual but steady process. From January 2024 to April 2025, holdings remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 1.21 million and 1.25 million BTC. However, a sharp increase occurred in October 2024, pushing holdings above 1.4 million BTC, and continued growth through mid-2025, ultimately reaching 1.865 million BTC by June 2025[1]. At current market valuations, these holdings amount to approximately $219 billion, underscoring Bitcoin’s increasing role in institutional portfolios.

The United States, China, and the United Kingdom have emerged as the top three countries in terms of Bitcoin treasury reserves. The U.S. leads the global rankings with 99 entities holding Bitcoin, including public companies, ETFs, and government bodies. It holds 198,022 BTC, valued at around $23.885 billion[1]. China follows closely with 190,000 BTC, valued at $22.918 billion, held by nine entities[1]. The United Kingdom ranks third with 61,245 BTC, representing a value of $7.387 billion[1].

Across the globe, 291 entities now hold Bitcoin in their treasuries, spanning public companies, private firms, governments, ETFs, and DeFi contracts. The U.S. dominates the entity count with 99 holders, followed by Canada (42) and the United Kingdom (20)[1]. Government holdings, in particular, have shown a strong geographic concentration, with the U.S., China, and the UK collectively controlling a large portion of the total supply.

The broader distribution of Bitcoin treasury assets reveals that public companies hold 964,327 BTC, while private companies hold 292,375 BTC. Governments collectively manage 526,544 BTC, and ETFs or exchanges account for 1,624,178 BTC[1]. Additionally, 242,470 BTC is held in DeFi contracts and other categories, highlighting the expanding use cases for institutional Bitcoin storage.

This shift in Bitcoin ownership reflects growing confidence among institutional investors in the cryptocurrency as a store of value and a hedge against inflation. The sustained increase in holdings over the past 18 months suggests that Bitcoin is increasingly being integrated into traditional financial systems, with public and private entities alike treating it as a strategic asset.

Source: [1] Bitcoin Treasury Companies Now Control 1.85M as U.S., China, and UK Dominate Global Rankings by Reserve (https://cryptonewsland.com/bitcoin-treasury-companies-now-control-1-85m-a/)