The amount of Bitcoin held by public companies went up by 16.1% during the first quarter of 2025, according to a report by crypto fund issuer Bitwise. These companies added 95,431 BTC in just three months. That brought the total corporate Bitcoin holdings to about 688,000 BTC. At the end of the quarter, the price of Bitcoin was around $82,445, giving these stacks a total value of $56.7 billion.
Bitwise shared this update on April 14 in a post on X. They also said that 12 new companies bought Bitcoin for the first time in Q1, bringing the total number of public companies holding Bitcoin to 79. This shows more businesses are starting to treat Bitcoin as part of their financial strategy.
The biggest first-time buyer was Ming Shing, a construction company based in Hong Kong. Its subsidiary, Lead Benefit, bought a total of 833 BTC. The first purchase happened in January, when they bought 500 BTC. They followed up with 333 BTC in February. This shows a steady and deliberate entry into Bitcoin.
Rumble, a video platform popular with right-wing users and seen as an alternative to YouTube, also bought Bitcoin for the first time. The company purchased 188 BTC in mid-March. Another company from Hong Kong, HK Asia Holdings Limited, made headlines by buying only one Bitcoin in February. Even though the amount was small, its stock price nearly doubled the day they announced the purchase. That reaction shows how strong the market feels about even small steps toward cryptocurrency investments.
Metaplanet, a Tokyo-based investment firm, also made a large Bitcoin purchase in April. They bought 319 BTC at an average price of 11.8 million yen per coin, or about $82,770. This brought their total holdings to 4,525 BTC, worth around $383.2 million. However, they spent nearly $406 million to buy that Bitcoin stack. This means they are currently down in value, but their decision to buy more shows they are playing the long game.
Metaplanet trades on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under the ticker 3350. After their purchase announcement, their stock went up 3.71% on April 14, but it fell 0.5% by the lunch break on April 15. On that day, the stock opened flat, meaning there was no change from the previous close.
Metaplanet is now the tenth-largest public company holding Bitcoin. They trail behind Block, Inc., a company run by Jack Dorsey. Block holds 8,485 BTC, according to data from Coinkite. These companies are part of a growing trend of firms adding Bitcoin to their balance sheets, similar to how some hold cash, stocks, or gold.
Bitcoin is trading around $84,440 today. It has stayed flat over the past 24 hours, according to CoinGecko. Since the end of Q1 on March 31, Bitcoin is up about 2.3%. Earlier this month, it dropped below $75,000 after the U.S. imposed new tariffs that affected global markets. Bitcoin’s rebound shows that investors still view it as a solid long-term store of value despite short-term changes in the market.
The idea of public companies buying Bitcoin is not new, but it is becoming more common. These corporate Bitcoin holdings show that Bitcoin is no longer just something for tech fans or traders. It is becoming part of the financial system, at least for some companies. The Bitcoin price and total company Bitcoin holdings are now seen as important financial metrics.
The value of Bitcoin holdings can rise or fall quickly. This depends on the BTC price, market conditions, and how investors feel about Bitcoin as a digital asset. Some companies choose to hold large amounts of BTC even during price drops. Others wait for dips and buy when they think the price is low.
The increase in public company Bitcoin holdings in Q1 2025 suggests that more firms are viewing Bitcoin as a long-term asset. Whether it’s construction companies in Hong Kong like Ming Shing, tech platforms like Rumble, or investment firms like Metaplanet, the reasons behind these purchases vary. Some want to protect against inflation. Others see Bitcoin as a way to grow their capital outside traditional financial markets.
These companies may face risk, especially when Bitcoin’s price swings. But they also see potential rewards if the BTC price keeps rising. This makes Bitcoin a different kind of corporate investment—one that blends high risk with high potential returns.
There’s also growing public interest in which companies hold Bitcoin and how much they hold. Investors and fans often track these moves to learn which firms support the future of digital currency. Tools like the Coinkite leaderboard and reports from firms like Bitwise help keep this information public and easy to follow.
As more companies announce Bitcoin buys, we may see more market movement, both in stock prices and Bitcoin’s value. Even a small purchase—like HK Asia Holdings buying just one Bitcoin—can move a stock in a big way. That shows how powerful Bitcoin’s image has become, especially when it’s tied to a well-known brand or a public statement.
For now, public companies hold nearly 688,000 BTC. With Bitcoin trading near $85,000, that’s a lot of money locked up in a digital asset. Whether these firms are buying the dip or betting on the future, their growing Bitcoin stacks are becoming part of the larger financial picture.
From Bitwise’s data to Google Finance stock charts to platforms like CoinGecko, the numbers are easy to track. What’s harder to know is where the trend will go next. But one thing is clear: public companies are buying Bitcoin, and they’re doing it more than ever.
