Semler Scientific Boosts Bitcoin Reserve with $20 Million BTC Investment

Semler Scientific has invested $20 million to acquire 185 BTC, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 4,449 BTC. The firm’s total investment in Bitcoin now stands at $410 million, valued around $472.9 million. However, its share price has dropped 37% so far this year, despite a 16% increase since the Bitcoin pivot announcement last May. This reflects mixed results in the market for companies investing in Bitcoin reserves.

Semler Scientific, a medical technology firm, has intensified its foray into cryptocurrency by investing an additional $20 million in Bitcoin, which translates to 185 BTC, between May 23 and June 3. This latest purchase elevates its total Bitcoin holdings to 4,449 BTC, acquired at an average price of $107,974 per coin.

A regulatory filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dated June 4 reveals that Semler has now invested a total of $410 million in Bitcoin, which, based on valuations as of June 3, sits at about $472.9 million. Since it began accumulating Bitcoin in May 2024, the company has seen a notable 26.7% increase in its Bitcoin yields.

Regular Bitcoin purchases have been a part of Semler’s strategy over the last year. They had bolstered their Bitcoin assets with a $50 million investment in May, following a smaller acquisition of $10 million between February and April. However, this strategy hasn’t appeared to catch the eye of investors; as of June 4, the company’s stock is down by 37% for the year, according to Google Finance. Although the share price increased by 16% since announcing the Bitcoin reserve on May 29, 2024, the overall picture hasn’t been rosy.

In a broader context, companies banking on Bitcoin reserves are facing a mixed bag regarding their share prices in 2025. For instance, Strategy’s shares have enjoyed a 33% increase year-to-date, while Japanese firm Metaplanet has rocketed by an astounding 265%.

Despite its volatility, Bitcoin has managed a year-to-date increase of 11.8%, even touching an all-time high of $112,000 before falling below $77,000. The fluctuations can be attributed to ongoing trade disputes and heightened economic uncertainty influencing the market.

Data from BitcoinTreasuries.NET indicates that around 3.4 million BTC are currently held in various treasuries. The largest holders include exchange-traded funds and public corporations, with government entities trailing in third place. Overall, the situation continues to evolve, and it’ll be interesting to see how companies like Semler Scientific fare in this tumultuous cryptocurrency landscape.