Public companies purchased nearly 100,000 Bitcoin in Q1 2025, raising total holdings to 688,000 BTC worth $56.7 billion, a 16% increase. Twelve firms entered the market for the first time, with notable acquisitions by Ming Shing and Rumble. Existing investors like Metaplanet also expanded holdings. Bitcoin’s price rose to around $85,787 after a slump to below $75,000, as interest from companies grows in diversifying treasury assets.
In the first quarter of 2025, public firms collectively acquired nearly 100,000 Bitcoin, increasing their total holdings to approximately 688,000 BTC valued at $56.7 billion. This marks a 16% rise in corporate Bitcoin assets, according to information from crypto fund issuer Bitwise.
Twelve public companies made their inaugural Bitcoin purchases in Q1, raising the total number of firms holding Bitcoin to 79. Leading this surge was Hong Kong construction firm Ming Shing, whose subsidiary acquired 833 BTC in January and February. Additionally, video platform Rumble added 188 BTC to its treasury, while HK Asia Holdings Limited made headlines by buying one Bitcoin, resulting in a significant share price increase.
Existing Bitcoin holders also expanded their investments. Notably, Japanese investment firm Metaplanet bought 319 BTC on April 14, averaging 11.8 million yen (approximately $82,770) per Bitcoin. This boosted its total holdings to 4,525 BTC, valued at around $383.2 million, making it the 10th largest public entity in the cryptocurrency space, following Jack Dorsey’s Block, Inc.
As of April 15, Bitcoin was trading at about $85,787, showing a 2.5% increase since the end of Q1 on March 31. This recovery follows a brief decline to below $75,000 on April 7, attributed to a broader market downturn influenced by new global tariffs announced by the US President. The rising interest in Bitcoin among corporations reflects an ongoing trend of diversifying treasury holdings, with the total corporate value of Bitcoin rising by approximately 2.3% during the first quarter.
