Bitcoin News Today: Public Companies Holding 1,000+ BTC Surge 46% in 2025

By mid-2025, the number of publicly traded companies holding at least 1,000 Bitcoin (BTC) had surged 46% compared to the end of Q1, reaching 35 firms [1]. This growth reflects a broader trend of corporate adoption of Bitcoin, with total corporate holdings increasing by 35% quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2025, according to research from Fidelity Digital Assets [2]. The data underscores a shift in purchasing patterns, moving from concentrated large-scale acquisitions to a more diversified distribution across multiple companies.

The expansion in corporate Bitcoin holdings highlights growing institutional confidence in the asset class. At the end of Q1 2025, 24 firms met the 1,000-BTC threshold, but this number rose to 30 by Q2 and further to 35 by mid-Q3 [2]. Concurrently, total Bitcoin purchases by public companies climbed from 99,857 BTC in Q1 to 134,456 BTC in Q2, reflecting a 35% increase [2]. Analysts attribute this acceleration to a broadening of market participants, with several medium-sized firms entering the space rather than relying on a single dominant buyer [2].

The cumulative value of these holdings has also become substantial. By mid-2025, the combined holdings of companies exceeding the 1,000-BTC threshold were valued at over $116 billion, assuming current market conditions [3]. This growth builds on a trajectory that began in 2017, when corporate Bitcoin holdings were nearly nonexistent, and has since followed a steep upward curve [2]. Fidelity Digital Assets, which tracks these developments through public filings and announcements, notes consistent growth in both the number of participating companies and total Bitcoin accumulation since its monitoring began.

The diversification of corporate Bitcoin demand is particularly notable. In Q1 2025, a single major buyer dominated purchases, but Q2 saw a more balanced distribution across multiple firms [2]. This shift could lead to more sustained demand compared to periods dominated by a single entity, according to Chris Kuiper, who analyzed the data [2]. The trend aligns with broader corporate strategies to hedge against inflation, diversify balance sheets, and capitalize on the growing legitimacy of digital assets.

Industry analysts emphasize that this cycle differs from previous ones. Fidelity’s Kuiper highlights that many companies—beyond early adopters—are now buyers. CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju added that the old “Bitcoin cycle theory” is no longer applicable, as “old whales are selling to new long-term whales” [2]. He noted that spot ETFs, corporate treasuries, and sovereign funds are transforming Bitcoin into a globally recognized macro asset, a shift that challenges traditional investment models [2].

The United States leads the adoption surge with 94 public companies holding Bitcoin, followed by Canada (40) and the UK (19) [2]. The total number of public entities with Bitcoin holdings has more than doubled, rising from 124 to 278 in recent months. Analysts point to derivatives markets as a secondary indicator of institutional interest, with futures open interest exceeding $45 billion—near an all-time high [2].

The growth trajectory suggests Bitcoin is advancing along an adoption S-curve. Early adopters like MicroStrategy and Block Inc. paved the way, but now “dozens more firms are joining them,” according to Fidelity [2]. This surge in corporate demand signals a critical inflection point in Bitcoin’s adoption cycle, moving from niche experimentation to mainstream institutional integration.

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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] (https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-35-firms-hold-1-000-btc-corporate-holdings-surge-35-q2-2025-2507/)