Key Points
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Financial institutions and Bitcoin treasury companies are significantly increasing their Bitcoin holdings.
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Bitcoin treasury companies, such as Strategy, are outpacing Bitcoin in long-term performance.
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Direct investment in Bitcoin is often more sensible for long-term investors compared to other options.
As of July 14, 2025, a report from Motley Fool indicates that a small number of financial institutions, corporations, and wealthy individuals control a large percentage of the nearly 20 million Bitcoins in circulation. Notably, BlackRock leads with 700,000 Bitcoins held for its iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, surpassing corporate holder Strategy, which holds 597,325 Bitcoins—nearly 3% of all Bitcoins in circulation.
Other rising companies include Metaplanet with 13,350 Bitcoins, Galaxy Digital holding 12,830, and Twenty One Capital with 37,230 Bitcoins. These Bitcoin treasury companies are rapidly accumulating assets, driven by a booming interest in Bitcoin investments post-2024, especially following the launch of several spot Bitcoin ETFs. The increasing concentration of Bitcoin holdings raises important questions about market dynamics and investment strategies.
