Over 140 Public Firms Now Hold Bitcoin—Institutional Shift Deepens

As of this month, more than 140 publicly listed companies hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets—a 26% increase from just three months ago. The trend underscores a deepening shift in institutional acceptance of digital assets.

Notable additions include firms from the tech, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Unlike early adopters who cited ideological or speculative motives, recent entries frame Bitcoin as a treasury diversification tool and an inflation hedge.

A recent survey by Fidelity Digital Assets found that over 70% of institutional investors now consider digital assets a viable part of a diversified portfolio.

Corporate treasurers are increasingly drawn by Bitcoin’s asymmetric return profile and its role as “digital gold.” Meanwhile, custodial solutions and regulatory clarity have made it easier for traditional firms to securely onboard crypto holdings.

Analysts note that Bitcoin allocations remain conservative—typically 2–5% of total treasury holdings—but the symbolic value of such moves is substantial. Each new company reinforces the asset’s legitimacy and drives momentum for others to follow.

The next wave may include pension funds and insurance firms, sectors historically slower to adopt emerging asset classes. If this unfolds, Bitcoin’s role in global finance may shift from speculative fringe to structural fixture.