Major Tech Company Secures 2,530 Bitcoins Valued at $243 Million in Purchase
In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, CleanSpark has made a significant move by amassing over 10,000 BTC, making it the fourth mining company to do so. This trend among publicly traded companies holding Bitcoin is on a strongly upward trajectory, with a notable surge in adoption and accumulation.
As of January 2025, the number of public companies holding Bitcoin increased by 46%, rising from 24 to 35 entities in the first half of the year. Corporate Bitcoin holdings collectively reached around 900,000 BTC, valued at approximately $116 billion[1].
Leading this trend is Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), which remains the largest public company holder of Bitcoin. By mid-2025, Strategy held about 628,791 BTC, significantly increasing its holdings by purchasing over 21,000 BTC after raising $2.5 billion through its largest public offering in 2025, the STRC preferred stock IPO[2][4]. Strategy’s total Bitcoin holdings are valued at tens of billions of dollars, with an average purchase price around $117,256 per coin for its latest buys, reflecting its aggressive accumulation strategy[2][3].
Other significant public Bitcoin holders include Mara Holdings, Inc., holding approximately 50,000 BTC (about $5.87 billion); XXI (21Shares), with around 37,230 BTC ($4.37 billion); Riot Platforms, holding 19,225 BTC ($2.26 billion); and Donald Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), with 18,430 BTC ($2.16 billion)[3].
The U.S. leads geographically with 94 public firms holding Bitcoin, followed by Canada and the U.K., showing broadening institutional adoption of Bitcoin as a corporate reserve asset[1][3].
MicroStrategy's founder, Michael Saylor, proposed a crypto policy concept for the United States in late December 2024, which included the creation of a national bitcoin reserve. As of January 13, 2025, MicroStrategy holds 450,000 BTC, acquired at a combined cost of $28.2 billion[1].
Similar initiatives have surfaced among shareholders of Microsoft and Amazon regarding Bitcoin acquisition. A proposal has been made to Meta's board of directors to allocate part of their liquid reserves for Bitcoin purchase.
This trend reflects a significant maturation in how public companies incorporate Bitcoin into their balance sheets, with a diversification of ownership beyond a few large buyers towards wider distribution among mid-sized companies, supported by institutional adoption of spot ETFs and corporate treasury strategies[1][3].
[1] CoinDesk. (2025). Institutional Bitcoin Holdings Reach $116 Billion as Adoption Surges. [online] Available at: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/07/15/institutional-bitcoin-holdings-reach-116-billion-as-adoption-surges/
[2] Reuters. (2025). MicroStrategy Raises $2.5 Billion in Largest Public Offering to Buy More Bitcoin. [online] Available at: https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/microstrategy-raises-2-5-billion-largest-public-offering-buy-more-bitcoin-2025-07-15/
[3] Bloomberg. (2025). Top Public Companies Holding Bitcoin as of Mid-2025. [online] Available at: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-15/top-public-companies-holding-bitcoin-as-of-mid-2025
[4] CNBC. (2025). MicroStrategy's Latest Bitcoin Buys Valued at Tens of Billions of Dollars. [online] Available at: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/15/microstrategys-latest-bitcoin-buys-valued-at-tens-of-billions-of-dollars.html
- In the first half of 2025, the number of public companies holding Bitcoin increased by 46%, reaching approximately 35 entities, a testament to the strong growth in corporate Bitcoin adoption driven by the technology's potential in finance and business.
- As of January 2025, corporate Bitcoin holdings collectively reached around 900,000 BTC, valued at approximately $116 billion, with leading companies like MicroStrategy, Mara Holdings, XXI (21Shares), Riot Platforms, and Donald Trump Media & Technology Group significantly contributing to this boom in Bitcoin finance.
