With Bitcoin (BTC) surging to a new all-time high above $117,000, institutional investors are witnessing record-breaking unrealized gains. Yet, despite this massive profit potential, the largest corporate holders of Bitcoin show no signs of selling. This signals a long-term belief in Bitcoin’s value as a digital asset.
Strategy Holds 600,000 BTC With $28 Billion in Unrealized Profits
Among the biggest corporate Bitcoin holders, Strategy stands out. The firm currently holds nearly 600,000 BTC, accumulated at a cost exceeding $42 billion. At the current price of $117,464 per BTC, Strategy sits on an unrealized profit of approximately $28 billion.
Importantly, Strategy does not manage these assets for clients—it holds Bitcoin directly on its balance sheet, making it one of the few public companies with that level of commitment. Only Satoshi Nakamoto and BlackRock, through its asset management product, hold more Bitcoin.
Michael Saylor Reaffirms His Long-Term Bitcoin Vision
Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy, has consistently expressed his belief that Bitcoin is digital gold and the ultimate store of value. As Bitcoin broke new records this week, he reaffirmed his no-sell stance, emphasizing that selling Bitcoin is a mistake made by the short-sighted.
His public commitment aligns with the company’s treasury strategy—accumulate and hold. This approach has allowed Strategy to position itself as a cornerstone in institutional Bitcoin adoption.
El Salvador, Metaplanet, and Semler Scientific Also Holding Strong
Beyond Strategy, other major holders include El Salvador, Metaplanet, and Semler Scientific. These entities have each made hundreds of millions in paper gains from early Bitcoin investments.
El Salvador, the first nation to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, has seen its BTC holdings soar in value, giving a significant boost to its national reserves. Similarly, Metaplanet and Semler Scientific have added BTC to their balance sheets as part of a broader strategy to hedge against inflation and currency devaluation.
Long-Term Holders Signal Continued Confidence in Bitcoin
The reluctance of these major players to sell—despite massive gains—highlights growing confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term upside. Their decisions are not driven by short-term market movements, but by a belief that Bitcoin’s true value is still unfolding.
Holding Bitcoin, for these institutions, is not just a financial move—it’s a strategic commitment to the future of money.
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