First half listed companies purchase 245,000 BTC... Participation companies double surge

During the first half of this year, global listed companies purchased approximately 245,000 Bitcoin (BTC). This was confirmed through the latest report from cryptocurrency research firm K33.

According to the report, at the beginning of 2025, there were only 70 listed companies holding Bitcoin, but by the end of the first half, this number nearly doubled to 134. These companies purchased a total of 244,991 BTC, clearly showing the trend of expanding institutional and corporate investments in Bitcoin.

Especially, companies like MicroStrategy, BlackRock, and Nasdaq-listed ETF managers are leading the way by holding Bitcoin in large quantities, and other listed companies are also adopting Bitcoin as a means of portfolio diversification and inflation hedge.

The industry analyzes that the spread of Bitcoin spot ETFs and movements towards clearer digital asset regulations in the United States have stimulated the buying sentiment of listed companies. Experts predict that if this trend continues into the second half, it could positively impact the price due to the locking effect on the circulation of Bitcoin.