Ethereum News Today: Corporate crypto holdings exceed $100 billion as institutional adoption accelerates

Corporate crypto treasury holdings have surged past $100 billion, a milestone coinciding with Ethereum’s 10th anniversary and signaling growing institutional adoption of digital assets. As of the latest reports, Ethereum-based corporate treasuries hold 1.3 million ETH, representing 1.09% of the total supply, and amounting to over $4 billion in value [1]. This figure has increased significantly since June, with the top 10 corporate treasuries acquiring over 1% of the ETH supply during that period [1].

Standard Chartered analysts predict that corporate entities may eventually hold up to 10% of the total Ether supply, a projection that could drive Ether’s price beyond the bank’s year-end target of $4,000 per ETH [1]. This potential is partly attributed to Ethereum’s unique staking capabilities, which allow institutions to actively generate returns from their holdings. Enmanuel Cardozo of Brickken noted that this feature makes Ether more attractive to corporate investors than Bitcoin during its early treasury adoption phase [1].

In addition to Ethereum, Bitcoin treasuries also maintain a significant presence, with over 791,662 BTC, or $93 billion in value, in institutional hands—accounting for 3.98% of the circulating Bitcoin supply [2]. The institutional appetite for digital assets is further underscored by the recent launch of a $150 million crypto treasury by Phoenix Group, an Abu Dhabi-based Bitcoin miner. This initiative includes 514 BTC and 630,000 SOL and marks Phoenix Group as the first publicly listed company on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) to hold digital assets as part of its strategic reserve [3].

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet is also expanding its Bitcoin strategy, planning to raise $3.7 billion through a stock offering to acquire 210,000 BTC by the end of 2027. The firm aims to issue perpetual preferred shares offering up to a 6% annual dividend, aligning with its long-term digital asset strategy [4]. This move comes as corporate treasuries increasingly view digital assets not just as a speculative investment, but as a strategic reserve aligned with long-term value.

The growing institutional interest in cryptocurrencies is further supported by the inflow of funds into Ethereum-based ETFs. Since July 3, Ether ETFs have seen a record 19 consecutive days of net inflows, accumulating $5.3 billion worth of ETH [2]. Combined with corporate purchases, this trend could potentially accelerate Ether’s price toward $4,000.

Meanwhile, decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms are also adapting to this institutional shift. Veda, a cross-chain yield platform, recently appointed former SEC official TuongVy Le as general counsel to support its expansion into institutional-grade DeFi products. Le’s experience in early SEC crypto enforcement and advisory roles adds regulatory credibility to Veda’s efforts [5].

Despite the broader bullish trend in corporate treasuries, the DeFi market experienced a mixed week, with most of the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization ending in the red. Meme tokens like Solana-based Fartcoin and Bonk saw some of the largest declines [6]. Nevertheless, the overall DeFi ecosystem continues to grow, with nearly $85 billion in total value locked (TVL) on Ethereum [1].

As the digital asset landscape evolves, corporate treasuries are playing an increasingly pivotal role in shaping the future of institutional crypto adoption. With Ethereum celebrating a decade of innovation and Bitcoin treasuries expanding aggressively, the market is poised for continued growth—and potentially, a new era in the integration of traditional and digital finance.

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[1] https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-treasuries-100b-ethereum-10th-anniversary-finance-redefined?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound