Bitcoin held by publicly listed firms climbs 16% in Q1: Bitwise

Publicly traded companies significantly increased their Bitcoin holdings in Q1 2025, rising by 16.1% according to Bitwise. Total holdings reached approximately 688,000 BTC, with companies adding over 95,000 BTC during the quarter. The combined value of these Bitcoin stacks saw a modest 2.2% increase, reaching $56.7 billion, with a price of $82,445 per BTC. The number of public companies holding Bitcoin grew to 79, with 12 firms purchasing Bitcoin for the first time. Ming Shing, a Hong Kong construction firm, was the largest first-time buyer. Rumble, the YouTube alternative, also initiated Bitcoin purchases in mid-March. HK Asia Holdings Limited's announcement of buying a single Bitcoin caused its share price to nearly double. Meanwhile, Japanese investment firm Metaplanet purchased an additional 319 Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 4,525 BTC, now worth $383.2 million. Despite the recent purchase, Metaplanet's stock saw a minor decline following the announcement. Metaplanet now ranks tenth among the largest public Bitcoin holders, behind Block, Inc. Bitcoin's price has been relatively stable, trading around $84,440 recently, despite a market drop earlier in April.