Institutional Bitcoin Adoption Soars as 21Capital Launches $3.9B Treasury Amid Swiss Central Bank’s BTC Reserve Considerations
The cryptocurrency landscape is witnessing unprecedented institutional interest as traditional investment giants pivot toward Bitcoin. Cantor Fitzgerald’s newly established Twenty One Capital is set to accumulate a staggering $3.9 billion BTC treasury, coinciding with the Swiss National Bank’s exploration of Bitcoin reserves. This bullish momentum follows Cantor Equity Partners’ 134% stock surge after securing partnerships with SoftBank and Tether, signaling a paradigm shift in institutional crypto adoption.
21Capital Establishes $3.9B Bitcoin Treasury as Swiss Central Bank Considers BTC Reserves
Institutional interest in Bitcoin continues to surge as legacy investment firm Cantor Fitzgerald launches Twenty One Capital, a new venture expected to amass $3.9 billion in BTC holdings. The treasury initiative follows Cantor Equity Partners’ 134% share price spike after announcing partnerships with SoftBank and Tether.
Tether committed $1.5 million, SoftBank $900 million, and Bitfinex $600 million to the fund at an $85,000 per BTC valuation. With Bitcoin’s subsequent price appreciation, the total position now approaches $4 billion. The move coincides with reports that Switzerland’s central bank is evaluating bitcoin for national reserves.
Fidelity Data Reveals Bitcoin Supply Squeeze as Institutional Demand Grows
Bitcoin balances on exchanges have plummeted to 2.6 million BTC, the lowest level since November 2018, according to Fidelity Digital Assets. The trillion-dollar asset manager notes 425,000 BTC have exited trading platforms since November 2024, with public companies acquiring 350,000 BTC following the U.S. election.
The accelerating institutional accumulation coincides with Bitcoin’s struggle to break through the $94,750 resistance level. Market technicians observe a developing double-top pattern that could suppress short-term price action, even as structural demand drivers strengthen.
"We anticipate public company Bitcoin purchases will accelerate in the NEAR future," Fidelity’s report states, highlighting a fundamental shift in market dynamics. The data suggests a supply squeeze may be brewing, with only 11% of Bitcoin’s circulating supply remaining on exchanges.
Nvidia Maintains Cautious Stance on Crypto, Excludes Startups from Accelerator Program
Nvidia, the U.S. chipmaking giant, has reinforced its cautious approach toward cryptocurrency by abruptly halting a crypto-related announcement. The company’s Inception Program explicitly excludes crypto startups, listing them as ’ineligible to join.’ This move underscores Nvidia’s reluctance to engage directly with the crypto sector despite its indirect financial benefits from it.
The Inception Program also bars consulting firms, cloud service providers, resellers, and publicly traded companies. Nvidia’s GPUs have historically seen heavy demand from Bitcoin miners, driving significant revenue—yet the company refuses to align its corporate strategy with the volatile crypto market.
World’s First Bitcoin Master’s Degree Launches in Spain
The University of the Hespérides has unveiled the first Spanish-language Master’s program dedicated exclusively to Bitcoin, set to commence on April 28. The fully online curriculum targets professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of Bitcoin, spanning technical, legal, economic, and philosophical dimensions.
The program’s launch reflects escalating global interest in Bitcoin, particularly in regions where formal crypto education remains scarce. Its curriculum delves into Bitcoin’s underlying code, its potential macroeconomic implications, and the regulatory frameworks governing its use.
Trump’s Crypto Dinner Invitation Sparks Market Speculation
Former President Donald Trump’s announcement of a private dinner for TRUMP coin holders has sent ripples through the cryptocurrency market. The event, limited to the first 200 holders of the meme coin, is being viewed as potential validation of digital assets by a prominent political figure.
Bitcoin (BTC) emerges as a primary beneficiary of this development. Trump’s historical support for Bitcoin during his presidential campaigns lends credibility to the cryptocurrency’s institutional adoption narrative. Market observers note increased accumulation patterns among whales anticipating positive price action.
Bitcoin Trades at 40% Discount as ’Triple Put’ Backstop Emerges
Bitcoin’s current trading price reflects a 40% discount to its modeled energy value, yet a rare convergence of technical, fundamental, and policy signals hints at an impending market shift. Charles Edwards, founder of Capriole Investments, identifies a newly formed "Triple Put"—simultaneous support from the WHITE House, Federal Reserve, and US Treasury—as a game-changer for risk assets. This development coincides with Bitcoin’s on-chain and macro indicators turning decisively bullish.
Market sentiment remains deeply bearish, with the AAII bull-bear spread hitting lows comparable to 2009 and 2022. The juxtaposition of extreme pessimism against strengthening fundamentals creates a compelling contrarian case for Bitcoin’s resurgence.
