Public Companies Acquire 131,000 Bitcoin, Outpacing ETFs for Third Quarter

Public companies globally have outpaced exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Bitcoin acquisitions for three consecutive quarters, according to CNBC.

Bitcoin Holdings Surge

  • In Q2, public companies acquired approximately 131,000 BTC, an 18% increase.
  • ETFs secured about 111,000 BTC, representing 8% growth.
  • Public company BTC holdings increased by 4% in April, while ETF holdings rose by 2%.
  • Public companies focus on accumulating Bitcoin to enhance shareholder value.
  • ETFs remain the largest holders with over 1.4 million BTC, about 6.8% of total supply.
  • Public companies hold around 855,000 BTC, approximately 4% of total supply.
  • Recent corporate activity includes GameStop and KindlyMD entering the Bitcoin market.
  • Strategy holds approximately 597,000 BTC, leading in treasury space.
  • Mara Holdings follows with nearly 50,000 BTC.

Market dynamics may shift as the number of companies adopting a BTC treasury strategy could decrease in the next decade, potentially diminishing individual impacts as Bitcoin matures.

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