Bitcoin News Today: Smarter Web Stock Surges 208% as Bitcoin Holdings Jump to 2,050 BTC

The Smarter Web Company, a U.K.-listed firm, has seen a dramatic rise in its stock price following its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy. Over the past month, the company’s shares surged by 208%, a direct result of the firm increasing its Bitcoin holdings from 543.52 BTC to 2,050 BTC by the end of July 2025. As of August 4, the company holds 2,050 BTC in reserves, with a share price of £230.75. This surge follows an £8.1 million capital raise, which is expected to further fund its Bitcoin treasury strategy. The newly issued shares will be available for trading on August 7, 2025 [1].

The company's strategy began in earnest with the unveiling of its “10-Year Plan” on April 28, 2025. At that time, the firm held only 2.3 BTC and traded at a 52-week low of £3.125. However, the market began to respond positively in early June when the company's Bitcoin holdings reached 500 BTC for the first time, leading to a more than 1,000% increase in its stock price. By June’s end, the stock had surged to £500 from a previous low of £0.05. This significant price movement marked a turning point for the company, as its market capitalization grew from £5 million to £150 million in just two months [1].

The Smarter Web Company’s market Net Asset Value (mNAV) as of August 4 is 3.22, meaning investors are paying £3.22 in stock value for every £1 of treasury value held in Bitcoin and cash. This is notably higher than the mNAV of 1.65 for Michael Saylor’s firm, which operates on a similar model. The Smarter Web Company is not alone in this approach, as other firms have adopted similar strategies. For example, a Spanish coffee chain, Vanadi Coffee, saw its stock surge by 242% after announcing a BTC acquisition strategy. A recent purchase of 7 BTC raised its holdings to 85 BTC, leading to a 0.73% increase in its stock price [1].

Not all companies have seen immediate success with this approach. Valereum, another publicly listed U.K. company that established a Bitcoin treasury in late July, has yet to see a positive market response. Despite its new strategy, the company’s stock has remained flat at 0.03 euro, underscoring the variability in investor reaction to BTC-focused initiatives [1].

The trend of institutional Bitcoin holdings is growing. As of July 2025, 287 entities, including corporations and state governments, hold Bitcoin in their balance sheets. This number has increased by 22 in the past 30 days, indicating a continued expansion of firms viewing Bitcoin as a strategic asset [1].

The Smarter Web Company’s recent capital raise underscores its commitment to leveraging Bitcoin as a tool for equity growth. With the new funds, the company aims to further expand its Bitcoin reserves and capitalize on the current enthusiasm for digital assets in the equity market [1].

Source: [1] Is BTC stockpiling the next big equity trade? Smarter Web Company and peers test the limits of mNAV premiums (https://crypto.news/is-btc-stockpiling-the-next-big-equity-trade-smarter-web-company-and-peers-test-the-limits-of-mnav-premiums/)