Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Cross 3% Milestone in Historic Shift

Corporate investment in Bitcoin (BTC) has crossed a key threshold, with publicly listed companies now holding over 3% of the total circulating supply, according to a recent report by Standard Chartered. 

The milestone is a testament to the growing use of BTC as a corporate treasury asset amid economic shifts.

Corporate Bitcoin holders (Source: Bitcoin Treasuries)

Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Increase

As of June 3, 2025, 61 publicly listed companies hold 673,897 BTC, which is around 3.39% of the crypto’s circulating supply of 19,874,237 coins. The figure is an indication of companies adopting a deliberate “Bitcoin reserve strategy.”

Notably, a subset of new adopter companies doubled their Bitcoin treasury to approximately 100,000 BTC over two months, a show of aggressive accumulation.

Leading the trend are companies like Strategy, with 580,955 BTC, alongside Tesla and Block, with the view of Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation. With the crypto king currently trading at $105,300, driven by institutional demand, this 3.39% stake is proof of corporate trust in the long-term value of the cryptocurrency despite its volatility.

The Standard Chartered report observes that such firms, primarily in tech and finance, are adding the largest crypto for asset diversification and to counter currency devaluation risk.

Corporate Buying Fuels BTC Rally, But Risks Loom

The 3.39% concentration of BTC supply in corporate treasuries reduces the available supply, perhaps driving a price increase given the crypto’s 21-million-coin cap. Statistical data from Bitbo show public companies holding 759,797 BTC, around 3.82%, a higher figure revealing all public company holdings, not just those with a reserve strategy. 

Bitcoin holders by category (Source: Bitbo)

A recent report warns that a 22% price drop below companies’ average purchase prices—which stand around $90,000—could trigger liquidations and expose market risks. 

Regardless, the crypto community calls the 3% milestone a “game-changer,” emphasizing Bitcoin’s growing credibility as a corporate asset.

The Standard Chartered analysis notes that corporate buying adds sustained demand, amplifying the crypto’s price momentum. However, the risk of forced sales in a downturn remains a risk to market stability.

Beyond 3%: What’s Next for BTC in Corporate Treasuries?

Corporate BTC reserves could surpass 5% of the supply if private companies and other firms are included. 

Bitcointreasuries tracks 1,104,862 BTC, which accounts for 5.26% covering public, private, and non-corporate holders like ETFs.

BTC holders (Source: Bitcoin Treasuries)

Regulatory clarity and continuous inflation are likely to inspire increased adoption, as with BTC potentially reaching $500,000 by 2028, as predicted by analysts from Standard Chartered. 

However, challenges such as regulatory difficulties and the environmental impact of BTC mining could slow progress. The 673,897 BTC held by 61 companies marks a major stage, with the crypto as a mainstream treasury asset.