Bitcoin Accumulation Surges Among Corporations

Corporate interest in Bitcoin has surged in 2025, with businesses emerging as the largest net buyers, surpassing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and retail investors. According to research from Bitcoin investment firm River, firms such as Michael Saylor’s Strategy have led the charge, collectively acquiring 157,000 BTC valued at approximately $16 billion. Notably, Strategy alone accounts for 77% of this growth, demonstrating significant institutional commitment to Bitcoin.

The next largest buyer group after corporations was ETFs, which increased their net Bitcoin holdings by 49,000 BTC, or roughly $5 billion. Governments followed with 19,000 BTC in growth, while retail investors saw a decline of 247,000 BTC, River reported. Business ownership of Bitcoin has expanded by 154% since 2024, driven primarily by finance and investment firms, which account for 35.7% of total purchases. Tech firms follow at 16.8%, with professional services, real estate, and healthcare also contributing to the increase.

 

Several prominent companies have made substantial acquisitions recently. Strategy added 13,390 BTC to its treasury for $1.34 billion, while Metaplanet purchased 1,241 BTC, surpassing El Salvador’s holdings. New market entrants in 2025 include Rumble, Ming Shing, and HK Asia Holdings, reflecting growing corporate interest in Bitcoin across diverse sectors.

 

Another major development involves the impending public listing of American Bitcoin, a Trump-linked mining venture formed through a merger with Gryphon Digital Mining. The all-stock deal is set to close in Q3 2025 and will enable American Bitcoin to leverage public capital markets for expansion while maintaining 80% equity under Hut 8’s control. Eric Trump is expected to join the board, positioning the company as a low-cost Bitcoin accumulation vehicle.

 

Bitcoin’s strong market performance continues, with BTC briefly surpassing $105,450 before settling around $101,400 amid increased ETF inflows and institutional buying. Despite market fluctuations, Bitcoin remains up 7.3% for the week, supported by robust demand from new entrants and ongoing corporate acquisitions. With fresh buyers maintaining a strong presence, Bitcoin’s upward trajectory appears set to continue in the near term.