Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Surge 16.1% in Q1 2025

Publicly traded companies have significantly increased their Bitcoin holdings in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a growing institutional interest in the cryptocurrency. According to Bitwise, a leading crypto asset manager, total corporate Bitcoin holdings reached approximately 688,000 BTC by the end of Q1, marking a 16.1% increase from the previous quarter. This surge was driven by companies adding 95,431 BTC over the three-month period.

The combined value of these holdings reached $56.7 billion, based on a Q1 closing price of $82,445 per Bitcoin. This represents a 2.2% increase in value, indicating that the companies are not only increasing their holdings but also benefiting from the appreciation in Bitcoin's price.

The number of public companies holding Bitcoin also increased, rising from 67 to 79. This expansion was fueled by 12 new entrants who made their first Bitcoin purchases during the quarter. Notable among these new buyers was a construction group, which acquired a total of 833 BTC in two transactions. Another significant buyer was a video platform, which purchased 188 BTC in March.

An investment firm also made a notable purchase, buying just a single Bitcoin in February. Despite the small quantity, the firm's share price nearly doubled following the announcement, highlighting the market's positive response to Bitcoin investments. Another company, Metaplanet, added 319 BTC at an average price of 11.8 million yen per coin, bringing its total holdings to 4,525 BTC, valued at approximately $383.2 million. The company has spent nearly $406 million in total on its Bitcoin purchases to date.

Following the announcement, Metaplanet’s stock rose 3.71% on April 14, before edging slightly lower the next trading day. With its recent acquisition, Metaplanet now ranks as the tenth-largest public holder of Bitcoin, just behind a fintech company, which holds 8,485 BTC.

Bitcoin’s price has remained relatively stable in April, trading around $84,440 as of April 15. The cryptocurrency has rebounded by about 2.3% since the end of March, following a temporary dip below $75,000 on April 7, which was triggered by renewed global tariff tensions. The steady accumulation of Bitcoin by public companies suggests growing confidence in the asset’s long-term value, even amid ongoing regulatory and macroeconomic uncertainty.

The adoption of Bitcoin has also found momentum statewide in the U.S. According to data, 47 Bitcoin reserve bills have been introduced across 26 states, with 41 currently active. Just recently, a state officially signed a “Bitcoin Rights” bill into law, making it one of the latest to enact legislation protecting digital asset users and operations. Other states are making similar moves, with strategic Bitcoin reserve acts and proposals being reviewed and passed in various legislative bodies.