Nakamoto Holdings, the Bitcoin-focused firm founded by U.S. President Donald Trump’s crypto adviser David Bailey, has secured $51.5 million through a private placement in public equity (PIPE) deal. The announcement came via merger partner KindlyMD, which confirmed the rapid fundraising was completed in under 72 hours, highlighting strong investor interest in the company’s BTC accumulation strategy. “Investor demand for Nakamoto is incredibly strong,” Bailey said in a statement. “We continue to execute our strategy to raise as much capital as possible to acquire as much Bitcoin as possible.” The new funding was priced at $5.00 per share, pushing KindlyMD’s total fundraising to $563 million — or $763 million when including convertible notes. The proceeds from this round will be used to purchase BTC, support working capital needs, and finance broader corporate operations. The PIPE financing will close concurrently with the finalization of Nakamoto’s merger with KindlyMD, which currently trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker NAKA. Building a Bitcoin Treasury Amid Market Caution Founded earlier this year, Nakamoto Holdings is modeled after other firms that have used Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset . Its mission is clear: amass a significant BTC treasury while the market offers a long-term opportunity. Despite mixed sentiment in the crypto sector, the company’s aggressive approach appears to be gaining traction with investors eager for exposure to Bitcoin’s potential upside. The merger with KindlyMD was approved by shareholders last month and is expected to be completed in Q3 2025. Post-merger, the combined entity aims to launch a series of BTC-native ventures, using a mix of equity and debt to fund operations and grow its BTC reserves. This move is part of a larger trend of corporate adoption of Bitcoin, signaling how digital assets are becoming increasingly prominent on company balance sheets. Growing Corporate Interest, Rising Risk According to data from BitcoinTreasuries.NET, at least 27 firms have added Bitcoin to their treasuries in the past month alone. The trend underscores a growing belief among businesses that BTC can serve as a hedge or strategic financial asset. However, not everyone is convinced. Fakhul Miah of GoMining Institutional warns that smaller firms may be jumping into Bitcoin out of pressure or hype rather than sound financial planning. Meanwhile, Standard Chartered cautioned that a BTC price drop below $90,000 could trigger liquidation risks for half of the companies holding BTC — potentially damaging reputations and shaking market confidence. The post Trump-Linked Nakamoto Holdings Raises $51.5M to Expand Bitcoin Treasury appeared first on TheCoinrise.com .
