Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Surges: 35 Public Companies Now Hold 1,000+ BTC

Corporate adoption of Bitcoin is entering a new phase of acceleration. As of July 2025, 35 publicly traded companies now hold at least 1,000 BTC each—an unmistakable signal that institutional interest in the world’s largest cryptocurrency is deepening.

This surge comes just four months after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order initiating the creation of a federal Bitcoin reserve, a policy move that appears to have catalyzed a wave of corporate accumulation.

From 24 to 35: Sharp Rise in Q2 Holdings

According to Chris Kuiper, Vice President of Research at Fidelity Digital Assets, the number of public companies holding over 1,000 BTC has jumped from 24 at the end of Q1 to 35 in Q2, with those holdings now collectively valued at more than $116 billion.

“Bitcoin purchases became more widely distributed across public companies rather than concentrated among a few large buyers,” Kuiper shared on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the broadening base of institutional investors.

The surge in institutional investment coincides with Bitcoin reaching a new milestone: surpassing Amazon’s $2.3 trillion market cap to become the fifth-largest asset globally, according to Cointelegraph (July 14).

This milestone has further legitimized Bitcoin in the eyes of corporate treasuries and boardrooms, solidifying its place as a viable long-term store of value.

Over 278 Public Entities Now Hold BTC

Data from BitcoinTreasuries.NET shows a staggering rise in the number of public entities holding Bitcoin:

278+ public entities currently hold BTC
Up from 124 just weeks ago
Top three countries:
United States: 94 entities
Canada: 40 entities
United Kingdom: 19 entities

The data underscores a dramatic shift in how Bitcoin is perceived by corporations—not just as a speculative asset, but as a legitimate treasury reserve.

Q2 2025: A 35% Spike in Corporate Bitcoin Buys

Bitcoin holdings by public companies surged 35% quarter-on-quarter, rising from 99,857 BTC in Q1 to 134,456 BTC in Q2 of 2025.

“Not only did the total purchases increase from Q1 to Q2, but there are a lot more companies doing the buying,” noted Kuiper.

This broader participation reflects rising confidence in the asset, with companies opting to diversify their balance sheets as macroeconomic uncertainty continues.

Futures Market Confirms Institutional Engagement

Supporting this trend, Bitcoin’s open interest in futures markets remains high, sitting just below $45 billion—approaching its all-time peak.

“Open interest remains elevated… pointing to continued institutional engagement and speculative leverage,” said Iliya Kalchev, dispatch analyst at Nexo.

Kalchev notes that while the short-term trend remains sideways, market positioning suggests that investors are preparing for a potentially pivotal stretch ahead.

From executive orders to billion-dollar balance sheets, Bitcoin is no longer a fringe asset. As more public companies add BTC to their holdings and as futures markets swell with institutional interest, the message is clear: Bitcoin’s role in corporate finance is expanding—rapidly.