Microstrategy: The Undisputed Bitcoin Titan

The adoption of Bitcoin by public companies continues to make waves in the financial landscape in 2025. Far from being a passing trend, the integration of BTC into the treasury strategies of publicly traded companies is intensifying

The adoption of Bitcoin by public companies continues to make waves in the financial landscape. In 2025, institutions are increasingly betting on BTC, especially as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty.

Latest figures, largely up to May 2025, by Sosovalue, reveal the extent of this institutional interest.

These figures, largely up to May 2025, paint a clear picture: institutions are increasingly betting on digital gold.

Among the companies that have invested in Bitcoin, Microstrategy (MSTR) stands out. Known for its staunch advocacy of Bitcoin, Microstrategy has been a vocal supporter of BTC as a reserve asset.

The enterprise software company, led by Bitcoin maximalist Michael Saylor, has an overwhelming presence in the latest ranking from Sosovalue. As of May 11, 2025, Microstrategy holds 568,840 BTC, valued at over $58 billion.

Moreover, Microstrategy has recently added 13,390 BTC to its treasury, confirming its long-term strategy of accumulating the cryptocurrency.

This approach has transformed Microstrategy into a true proxy for Bitcoin investment and may encourage other companies to consider BTC as a viable reserve asset against inflation and economic uncertainty.

As a result, FOMO is intensifying. Today, the Chinese company “Avenir” announced accumulating $857 million in Bitcoin ETF shares.

Its interest in Bitcoin is no secret. Earlier this year, Avenir disclosed an investment of $340.888 million in the iShares Bitcoin ETC on the Swiss exchange.

This latest revelation, spotted by Benzinga, expands on that holding, revealing a substantial build-up in Bitcoin ETF shares, aiming to capitalize on the cryptocurrency's price gains this year.

Avenir's move is part of a broader trend in Hong Kong, where institutions are increasingly making bold bets on crypto.

Earlier this year, AnChain.AI, a blockchain security firm, disclosed a surprising $1 billion holding in Bitcoin, which it began accumulating in 2020.

Hong Kong's largest hedge fund, ValueAct, also revealed a $730 million stake in crypto firm Huami.

While Avenir's disclosed investments in Bitcoin ETF shares total $857 million, Benzinga estimates the firm's overall Bitcoin-linked investments to be over $1 billion.

Despite the recent crypto market downturn, Bitcoin has managed to rally by 60% in 2024, making it the best-performing major asset class so far this year.

This rally has sparked a renewed interest in BTC among institutions, especially as they seek to diversify their portfolios amid inflation and macroeconomic uncertainties.

According to estimations from crypto analytics firm Glassnode, institutional investments in Bitcoin this year are expected to reach several billion dollars.

Among the other companies that have invested in Bitcoin, Tesla (TSLA) is also making headlines. The electric vehicle maker, which began investing in BTC in 2020, has been consistently adding to its treasury.

Earlier this year, Tesla sold a portion of its Bitcoin holdings to realize gains, and it's planning to begin accepting BTC payments for vehicles again this year.

Coinbase (COIN) is another major company that has integrated Bitcoin into its treasury strategy. The cryptocurrency exchange, which has been bullish on BTC for several years, is expected to continue holding and investing in the digital asset.

At the beginning of the year, Coinbase had 42,438 BTC on its balance sheet, valued at $1.2 billion at the time.

Another company that has made headlines for its Bitcoin investments is Block (SQ). The payments giant, which began investing in BTC in 2020, has been a strong supporter of the cryptocurrency.

Among the Asian companies that have invested in Bitcoin, Metaplanet and Boyaa are two notable names.

This attraction to Bitcoin as a treasury asset extends well beyond American borders. Asian companies also feature prominently in this ranking, reflecting a global trend.

Other companies like Exodus, Nexon, Ming Shing Group Holdings, KULR Technology, Remixpoint, and Neptune Digital Corp complement this list, each with hundreds of Bitcoins in their balance sheets.

The ongoing accumulation of Bitcoin by public companies has several significant implications for the market:

• Increased Institutional Interest: The figures from Sosovalue clearly demonstrate the growing involvement of institutions in the cryptocurrency market.

• BTC as a Reserve Asset: Companies are increasingly looking at Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty, shifting some of their treasury assets into the digital asset.

• Growing Demand: The sustained demand from public companies, especially in the U.S., is a factor supporting the Bitcoin price in the long term.

• New Investment Products and Access: The approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs by the SEC has eased access for many investors, with growing interest even from public sector entities in some regions.