In brief:
₿- Corporate interest in Bitcoin is growing rapidly, with more public companies adding BTC to their balance sheets.
₿- Institutional demand is helping push Bitcoin further into the mainstream as a recognised asset.
Corporate adoption of Bitcoin is gaining momentum, with at least 35 publicly traded companies now holding more than 1,000 BTC each. This marks a significant rise from just 24 such companies at the end of Q1 2025. According to Fidelity Digital Assets, these holdings collectively represent over $116 billion in Bitcoin on corporate balance sheets.
Institutional interest fuels Bitcoin’s mainstream appeal
The uptick comes just months after President Donald Trump issued an executive order proposing the formation of a federal Bitcoin reserve. The move has signaled growing political support for digital assets, encouraging more public firms to jump in.
Fidelity’s vice president of research, Chris Kuiper, described the trend as a “notable increase in Bitcoin exposure” across the corporate world. Unlike previous cycles, where BTC accumulation was concentrated among a few major players, the current buying pattern is more distributed. More companies across diverse industries are now allocating a portion of their reserves to Bitcoin.
Fidelity’s latest data also coincides with Bitcoin’s climb in market valuation, recently surpassing Amazon’s $2.3 trillion to become the fifth-largest asset globally.
Over 278 public companies now hold BTC
The total number of public entities holding Bitcoin has more than doubled in just a few weeks—from 124 to over 278, according to BitcoinTreasuries.NET. The United States leads the charge with 94 firms holding BTC, followed by Canada with 40 and the United Kingdom with 19.
The widespread adoption suggests a broad shift in how companies view Bitcoin—not just as a speculative asset but as a strategic reserve.
Q2 2025 sees 35% surge in Bitcoin corporate buys
Bitcoin purchases by public companies rose sharply in Q2 2025, increasing 35% quarter-over-quarter. Total corporate purchases jumped from 99,857 BTC in Q1 to 134,456 BTC in Q2.
“This isn’t just a rise in quantity,” noted Kuiper, “but also a diversification in buyers.”
Open interest signals continued institutional engagement
Open interest in Bitcoin futures remains above $45 billion, close to its all-time high. According to Nexo analyst Iliya Kalchev, the elevated open interest indicates sustained institutional involvement and speculative activity.
While short-term market movement remains sideways, positioning suggests a major breakout may be on the horizon as corporate and institutional players gear up for a potentially pivotal phase in Bitcoin’s evolution.
Stay informed,
Rodcas Consulting Group