Public Firms Boost Bitcoin Holdings by 16% in Q1 2025—$57B Total

Publicly listed companies raised their total Bitcoin holdings by 16.1% in the first quarter of 2025, according to data released by crypto asset manager Bitwise. By the end of March, the collective Bitcoin balance held by these firms reached 688,000 BTC, following the addition of 95,431 BTC during the quarter.

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— Bitwise (@BitwiseInvest) April 14, 2025

At a reference price of $82,445 per coin, the value of these holdings stood at $56.7 billion. This increase took place alongside a relatively steady price performance, with Bitcoin trading close to $85,263 in mid-April. Bitwise confirmed that 79 public firms were holding Bitcoin as of Q1’s close.

First-Time Corporate Bitcoin Buyers Emerge

In the opening quarter of 2025, a dozen publicly listed firms introduced Bitcoin to their corporate treasuries for the first time. Leading this group was Lead Benefit, a subsidiary of Hong Kong construction company Ming Shing, which made two separate purchases — acquiring 500 BTC in January and an additional 333 BTC in February, bringing its total to 833 BTC.

Among the other new entrants was video platform Rumble, which acquired 188 BTC in mid-March. In February, HK Asia Holdings Limited purchased a single Bitcoin. While the amount was minimal, the company’s stock price nearly doubled in one trading session following the disclosure.

Metaplanet Increases Its Bitcoin Holdings

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet added 319 BTC to its portfolio in April, bringing its total Bitcoin ownership to 4,525 BTC. The latest purchase was made at an average price of 11.8 million yen, or roughly $82,770 per coin. The total market value of the firm’s holdings is now estimated at $383.2 million.

To date, Metaplanet has spent 58.145 billion yen, which equals about $406 million, on its Bitcoin acquisitions. This places the company in the tenth spot globally among public firms holding the asset, one position behind Block, Inc., which owns 8,485 BTC.

The firm’s stock rose by 3.71% after the announcement on April 14, then saw a small decline of 0.5% during the April 15 morning trading session. The stock price remained stable through the start of the day.

Bitcoin Market Holds Steady in April

Bitcoin’s price has remained relatively unchanged over the last 24 hours and has recovered since its dip under $75,000 on April 7. That decline followed global trade tensions and new tariffs introduced by the United States. Despite the broader market uncertainty, the cryptocurrency has risen around 2.3% since the end of Q1.

Bitwise commented that they are watching more companies use Bitcoin as part of a broader capital allocation plan. It’s becoming less about speculation and more about long-term positioning.

The steady increase in corporate Bitcoin holdings in Q1 suggests that more public firms may continue to view digital assets as part of their broader financial strategy.