Corporate Bitcoin Hoard Hits 951,323 BTC as Wall Street Finally Wakes Up to Crypto

Institutional FOMO reaches new heights as public companies stockpile digital gold.

Wall Street's late-to-the-party Bitcoin binge

The suits have arrived—fashionably late as always. While retail investors weathered crypto winters, public companies are now scrambling to load their balance sheets with 951,323 BTC and counting. That's enough Bitcoin to make Satoshi's ghost smirk.

Corporate treasuries treating BTC like their personal piggy bank

From cautious dips to full-blown plunges into crypto, boardrooms have gone from 'blockchain not Bitcoin' to quietly accumulating more BTC than some national reserves. The ultimate hedge against fiat? Or just another case of C-suite herd mentality?

As traditional finance finally acknowledges what crypto natives knew a decade ago, one question remains: are they building the future or just front-running their own FOMO? Either way—welcome to the party, guys. The volatility's great once you get used to it.

As of August 13, 2025, the top 100 public companies collectively hold approximately 951,323 BTC, marking a significant increase from previous periods. This surge reflects a growing trend among corporations to adopt Bitcoin as a strategic asset. In the past week alone, 15 companies have increased their Bitcoin holdings, underscoring a bullish sentiment in the market.

As of the latest data, bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $123,140, with a 24-hour high of $124,234 and a low of $119,014. The total market capitalization of Bitcoin is approximately $2.3 trillion.

Top Holders and Recent Acquisitions

The latest data from BitcoinTreasuries.NET underscores the growing trend of top 100 public companies holding Bitcoin in their treasury strategies. Leading the pack is Strategy Inc. (formerly MicroStrategy) with 628,946 BTC, followed by Marathon Digital Holdings with 50,639 BTC, and Twenty One Capital with 43,514 BTC. Other notable holders include Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company (30,021 BTC), Riot Platforms (19,239 BTC), and Metaplanet Inc. (18,113 BTC). 

Recent acquisitions highlight the increasing institutional interest in Bitcoin. For instance, Metaplanet and Smarter Web have collectively invested around $100 million to bolster their Bitcoin reserves. Additionally, Vaultz Capital, a UK-based firm, expanded its Bitcoin holdings by purchasing 17.15 BTC for £1.5 million. 

Some of the biggest additions reported by BitcoinTreasuries.NET include:

• Galaxy Digital added 2,894 BTC
• Metaplanet (Japan) added 518 BTC
• Hut 8 Corp (Canada) added 394 BTC
• Smarter Web Company (UK) added 345 BTC
• 3U Holding (Germany) added 200 BTC
• MicroStrategy added 155 BTC
• Others, such as Cango Inc. (China), added 147 BTC, and _ALTBG (France) added 126 BTC, among others tracked by the platform

The accumulation of Bitcoin by public companies serves multiple strategic purposes. Primarily, it acts as a hedge against inflation and currency devaluation, safeguarding corporate cash reserves from losing purchasing power. Furthermore, companies view Bitcoin as a long-term store of value and a potential growth asset, diversifying their treasury beyond traditional cash and bonds.

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MicroStrategy’s aggressive Bitcoin strategy, for example, has transformed the company into a de facto Bitcoin investment vehicle. Their approach has influenced other companies to consider Bitcoin for their treasury reserves, though most have taken more conservative approaches with smaller allocations.

The trend of public companies holding Bitcoin is not confined to the United States. Companies worldwide, including those in Japan, the UK, and Sweden, are increasingly adopting Bitcoin as part of their financial strategies. This global shift indicates a broader acceptance of Bitcoin as a legitimate asset class.

Looking ahead, the continued accumulation of Bitcoin by public companies could influence market dynamics, potentially leading to increased demand and price appreciation. As more corporations embrace Bitcoin, its role in the global financial system is likely to expand, further legitimizing its status as a mainstream investment asset.

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FAQs

Companies use Bitcoin as an , treasury diversification, and long-term store of value, following MicroStrategy’s strategy.

Large-scale accumulation , boosts demand, and reinforces Bitcoin’s role as a mainstream institutional asset.

While corporate buying increases demand and reduces supply, Bitcoin’s decentralized nature makes large-scale price manipulation unlikely by any single entity.