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According to data released recently, Bitcoin has been surpassed by public companies spot ETF Issuers will be able to buy more than double the amount of BTC during the first half 2025.
In the period from January to June 2018, public companies added 245,510 BTC on their balance sheet, an increase of 375% over the 51 653 BTC that they purchased in the same time frame last year.
The spot ETF issuers also purchased 118.424 BTCThey are far behind the corporate world.
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Public firm purchases smash ETF buys
Data from Bitcoin TreasuriesThe amount of BTC that was bought by the public during the first half of 2025, 245,510 BTC, is four times more than the total 118 424 BTC ETF issuers had gathered.
This ETF component has a 56% smaller value than the 268,878 BTC that they bought in H1 of 2024. However, the fund experienced more inflows towards the end 2024.
The difference indicates increasingly companies are holding Bitcoin directly instead of relying on exchange‑traded products.
Bitcoin Rush: More companies join the Rush
Data indicates 254 entities hold Bitcoin and that 141 of them are public companies. This is a big increase from March when there were only 79 firms with BTC and January when there were 67.
The numbers show a rise of 140% in 6 months and an increase of nearly 80% in 3 months.
The share of acquisitions by Strategy has dropped.
Strategy While (formerly MicroStrategy), still dominates corporate buys, its share has declined. Strategy bought 37,190 BTC in H1 2024. This accounted for 72% of corporate purchases.
In the first half of 2025, the Michael Saylor‑led company purchased 135,600 BTC but now accounts for 55% of the total—down from its previous dominance. Companies such as Metaplanet,
GameStop has stepped up to the plate, adding huge sums of money to its Bitcoin holdings.
Stock Shocks Could be Coming
Commentators in the industry believe that corporate buying and ETF demand will continue to increase. This could cause a reduction in supply.
In the event of the next Bitcoin halves, there will be a reduction in the amount that is issued. Analysts are warning that growing institutional interest combined with a decline in supply could lead to a price spike.
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As public firms climb aboard and ETFs keep on buying—though at a reduced rate—the battle for Bitcoin is escalating. Although Strategy’s investments increased in value absolute, new buyers indicate that the market is growing.
The battle to secure Bitcoin could become more intense if this trend persists and the reward for mining decreases after the halves.
Analysts and investors alike will pay close attention to the impact of these forces on the price of Bitcoin during the second half 2025.
Chart from TradingView, with image by StormGain
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Source: www.newsbtc.com
