Public companies worldwide are accelerating Bitcoin adoption, with 35 corporations now holding at least 1,000 BTC each according to Fidelity Digital Assets research. This marks a 46% increase from Q1 2025, signaling a dramatic shift in institutional cryptocurrency strategies. The collective holdings now exceed $116 billion, representing 【3.2%】 of Bitcoin's circulating supply.
The surge follows President Trump's March 2025 mandate for federal Bitcoin reserves, which appears to have catalyzed corporate adoption. Chris Kuiper, Fidelity's research VP, notes purchases have become "more distributed across companies rather than concentrated among a few large buyers." Data shows Q2 corporate Bitcoin acquisitions jumped 35% to 134,456 BTC versus Q1's 99,857 BTC.
BitcoinTreasuries.NET reports 278 public entities now hold BTC — more than double the 124 recorded weeks earlier. The US leads with 94 corporate holders, followed by Canada (40) and the UK (19). Interestingly, 60% of new adopters are outside the technology sector, suggesting broadening acceptance across industries.
——This institutional wave propelled Bitcoin past Amazon's market cap to become the world's fifth-largest asset—— at $2.3 trillion. Nexo analyst Iliya Kalchev observes Bitcoin futures open interest remains near record highs above $45 billion, indicating sustained institutional engagement. "Markets are bracing for a pivotal stretch," Kalchev told Cointelegraph, noting the unusual concentration of corporate buying activity.
The accumulation trend coincides with clearer cryptocurrency frameworks in major economies. Notably, 78% of new corporate buyers cited regulatory clarity as a key factor in treasury allocation decisions. This development comes as Bitcoin's volatility reaches 18-month lows, potentially making it more attractive to corporate treasuries.
As corporate balance sheets increasingly treat Bitcoin as a reserve asset, the cryptocurrency's role in global finance continues evolving beyond speculative investment. With adoption rates accelerating, analysts predict the 1,000 BTC club could surpass 50 members by year-end.