Corporate Bitcoin adoption is gaining serious momentum in 2025, with new research forecasting a major influx of publicly traded firms adding BTC to their balance sheets before the year ends.
Bitcoin Treasury Growth to Expand by 25%
In its Q3 2025 market report, research firm Blockware Intelligence revealed that at least 36 new public companies are expected to add Bitcoin holdings by year-end, marking a projected 25% increase from the current 141 public firms holding BTC.
Blockware noted this is only the beginning, stating, “The next six months could see a major wave of Bitcoin treasury announcements from both emerging and struggling corporations.”
Bitcoin Treasury Holdings Surge in 2025
Public company Bitcoin adoption has surged 120% in 2025, driven largely by the appeal of BTC as a strategic reserve asset. Firms are increasingly viewing Bitcoin as a bridge between traditional capital markets and digital assets.
Michael Saylor’s company remains the largest holder, sitting on 597,325 BTC, followed by Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings with 50,000 BTC.
In the last 30 days alone, Bitcoin treasury holdings have increased by 2.43%, signaling continued corporate interest despite growing market complexity.
Why Struggling Companies Are Leading the Charge
According to Blockware, many of the new entrants into Bitcoin treasury strategies are either newly established firms or companies with declining core businesses.
“These companies find it easier to justify allocating reserves into BTC, which has delivered 40% to 60% compound annual growth rates (CAGR), compared to the risks of scaling a traditional business,” the report stated.
Bitcoin Adoption Faces Market Skepticism
Not everyone shares the same optimism. Some analysts believe the upside for new entrants may be limited going forward. One market observer warned that Bitcoin treasury strategies may have a far shorter lifespan than expected, particularly if the market enters another bear phase.
There are also concerns about the long-term sustainability of companies that trade close to their net asset value (NAV). If NAV premiums decline, treasury-backed firms could face significant capital-raising challenges.
Despite this, interest from both new and existing companies continues to rise, with Q2 2025 alone seeing the addition of 159,107 BTC to corporate treasuries—valued at over $18 billion.
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