Bitcoin News Today: Public Companies Holding Bitcoin Surge 46% in 2025 as Entities Rise to 35

Public companies holding Bitcoin surged by 46% in 2025, with corporate holdings rising to 35 entities by mid-year from 24 at the start of the year [1][3]. This growth reflects a broader shift in corporate strategy, as firms collectively amassed approximately 900,000 BTC, valued at $116 billion [1][3]. The increase was driven by a 35% quarterly jump in purchases, with Q2 alone seeing 134,456 BTC added compared to 99,857 BTC in Q1 [3]. The trend marks a diversification of ownership, as both large-cap firms and new mid-sized companies joined the ranks of Bitcoin holders [1].

The U.S. leads in corporate participation, with 94 publicly traded firms holding significant BTC holdings, followed by Canada (40) and the U.K. (19) [3]. This geographic spread underscores Bitcoin’s growing acceptance as a reserve asset, supported by institutional adoption of spot ETFs and corporate treasury strategies [1]. Fidelity Digital Assets’ Chris Kuiper noted that Bitcoin purchases are now “more widely distributed across public companies rather than concentrated among a few large buyers,” signaling a structural shift in accumulation patterns [3].

The surge has implications for market stability, as broader participation reduces reliance on large holders. Historical cycles, such as the 2020–2021 corporate buying frenzy, saw price volatility tied to concentrated holdings, but 2025’s trend suggests a more diversified landscape [1]. CryptoQuant’s Ki Young Ju observed that traditional “whale-driven” retail cycles have evolved into institutional-to-institutional transfers, where “old whales are selling to new long-term whales” [1]. This shift may mitigate extreme price swings, though volatility remains a factor in Bitcoin’s macroeconomic role.

Analysts highlight Bitcoin’s function as an inflation hedge and diversifier, with holdings data implying a price of over $330,000 per coin [3]. Fidelity’s Zack Wainwright described the adoption trajectory as following an S-curve model, with early adopters like MicroStrategy and Tesla paving the way for broader participation [1]. Despite rapid growth outpacing earlier forecasts [2], experts caution that Bitcoin’s dominance as a reserve asset is still unproven.

The 46% increase underscores Bitcoin’s normalization in corporate portfolios, with 278 public companies now holding BTC—a jump from 124 just weeks prior [3]. Derivatives markets further reflect institutional confidence, as futures open interest neared $45 billion [3]. While regulatory and market risks persist, the trend positions Bitcoin for long-term liquidity and market-cap expansion, contingent on sustained institutional interest.

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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/)