According to Bitwise, Bitcoin holdings among public companies increased by 16% in Q1 2025, reaching 688,000 BTC, influenced by the entry of 12 new buyers.
Increase in Bitcoin Holdings
In Q1, companies added a total of 95,431 BTC to their reserves, reflecting a 16% increase. The total dollar value of holdings rose by 2.2% to $56.7 billion, based on Bitcoin trading at $82,445 at the time of reporting.
New Companies Among Bitcoin Holders
The number of firms holding Bitcoin rose to 79, with 12 companies purchasing the leading cryptocurrency for the first time. The largest volume was acquired by Hong Kong-based construction firm Ming Shing, which bought 833 BTC through two transactions in January and February. Competitor Rumble purchased 188 BTC in March.
Additional Purchases from Metaplanet and Strategy
Companies Metaplanet and Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) also increased their Bitcoin reserves. Metaplanet announced the purchase of 319 BTC at an average price of $82,770, raising its total holdings to 4,525 BTC. Strategy reported the acquisition of 3,459 BTC at $82,618, bringing its total reserves to 531,644 BTC.
The overall increase in Bitcoin holdings among public companies indicates a growing interest in cryptocurrency, which may provide stability and support for the market in the future.
