Publicly listed firms surged their Bitcoin accumulation in early 2025, adding a staggering 95,431 BTC to their treasuries in the first quarter alone, according to data published by Bitwise on April 14. That’s a 16.1% increase over the previous quarter, pushing the total stash held by public firms to roughly 688,000 BTC — valued at around $56.7 billion by the end of March, when Bitcoin was trading at $82,445. Public Company Holdings Climb to New High The total number of public companies with exposure to Bitcoin rose to 79, up from 67 in the previous quarter. Notably, 12 of those companies are new entrants, including firms across sectors and regions. Construction giant Ming Shing, via its subsidiary Lead Benefit, made the largest first-time entry with a total buy of 833 BTC split between January and February. Alternative video platform Rumble also entered the Bitcoin scene with a 188 BTC purchase in March, a move that appears to resonate with its freedom-focused user base. Meanwhile, Hong Kong-based HK Asia Holdings made headlines with a modest buy of just one Bitcoin in February — an amount tiny in volume but massive in impact. The company’s share price nearly doubled the day of the announcement, underscoring how even symbolic entries into Bitcoin can move markets. Metaplanet Cracks the Top Ten Japan’s Metaplanet has continued to double down on its Bitcoin strategy . In an April 14 filing, the company disclosed the acquisition of another 319 BTC for an average of 11.8 million yen (about $82,770) per coin. With this addition, Metaplanet now holds 4,525 BTC — worth approximately $383.2 million at current prices. The Tokyo-listed firm has now spent close to $406 million building its Bitcoin treasury. Despite the minor dip of 0.5% on April 15, its stock had closed nearly 4% higher the previous day, reflecting investor confidence in its crypto-forward direction. The move elevates Metaplanet into the top ten list of public Bitcoin holders, just behind Block, Inc., which maintains 8,485 BTC on its balance sheet. As of now, Bitcoin is trading around $85,900, having bounced back from a dip below $75,000 on April 7. The rebound followed a temporary selloff triggered by new global tariffs from the U.S., but the stability seen since suggests public companies remain undeterred in their long-term convictions. The post Public Firms Add Over 95,000 Bitcoin in Q1 2025: Bitwise appeared first on TheCoinrise.com .
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