April 18, 2025 — Bitcoin’s institutional adoption continues to accelerate as public companies dramatically increase their holdings, signaling a new era for cryptocurrency investments among major corporations.
According to recent data from Bitwise, public companies have reached an unprecedented level of Bitcoin ownership, with 688,000 BTC now held across 79 firms as of Q1 2025. This marks a remarkable 16.11% quarter-over-quarter increase in corporate Bitcoin reserves, highlighting the growing confidence among institutions in digital assets as part of their long-term financial strategies.
The total value of Bitcoin held by these companies has surged to more than $57 billion, based on the current market price of $82,445 per Bitcoin, up by 2.15% from the previous quarter. This growing pile of corporate assets now represents 3.28% of Bitcoin’s total supply, underscoring the expanding role of cryptocurrency in institutional portfolios.
This sharp rise in Bitcoin accumulation can be attributed to key shifts in both market dynamics and regulatory frameworks. A notable catalyst has been the recent change in accounting regulations by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), which now allows companies to report Bitcoin at its fair market value on their balance sheets. This adjustment eliminates prior obstacles that made it challenging for companies to treat Bitcoin as a stable and accessible reserve asset.
Strategy (formerly known as MicroStrategy) has maintained its position as the leading corporate Bitcoin holder, acquiring $7.7 billion worth of Bitcoin in Q1 2025 alone. The firm now holds 531,644 BTC, bolstered by a recent purchase of 3,459 BTC valued at approximately $285.8 million.
In a global context, Metaplanet, a Japanese firm, has set an ambitious target to acquire 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025, while Semler Scientific is raising $500 million to fund its growing Bitcoin investments, recently adding over 1,100 BTC to its holdings.
GameStop, well known for its retail investment surge, is also making waves in the Bitcoin space. The company has raised $1.5 billion in new funds under the codename Project Rocket, earmarked for Bitcoin investment. GameStop’s decision to enter the market, though still in the planning phase, reflects a broader trend of traditional retail companies diversifying into digital assets as a strategic hedge.
These developments point to a clear trend: corporations are increasingly seeing Bitcoin not only as a speculative investment but as a viable treasury asset. This corporate embrace of Bitcoin signals a fundamental shift in how businesses are approaching digital assets, viewing them as part of their financial infrastructure rather than a passing trend.
The momentum is expected to continue. In just the first quarter of 2025, companies collectively purchased 95,431 BTC, with many other firms likely to follow suit as they recognize the potential of Bitcoin in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.