Corporate Bitcoin Acquisitions Hit Record, Outpacing ETFs in 2025

As corporations turn to Bitcoin as a financial reserve, ETFs saw a 56% drop in BTC purchasing year-over-year. The trend amplifies Bitcoin’s role beyond a speculative asset. On-chain data indicates that public company acquisitions now account for 2.1 times ETF inflows, altering market dynamics.

Market observers note that corporations are leveraging debt to finance Bitcoin acquisitions, raising concerns about potential equity vulnerability if BTC prices fall. High-profile figures, like Dylan LeClair of Metaplanet, underscore the permanence of this trend, foreseeing no reversal in the trajectory.

Corporations Acquire Over 245,000 BTC, Doubling ETF Purchases

Listed companies have substantially increased Bitcoin purchases, securing 245,510 BTC in the first half of 2025. Companies’ interest has grown, potentially driven by inflation hedging and strategic brand fit with digital finance. Metaplanet, transitioning from hospitality, highlights the broadening landscape of corporate players now embracing Bitcoin.

As corporations turn to Bitcoin as a financial reserve, ETFs saw a 56% drop in BTC purchasing year-over-year. The trend amplifies Bitcoin’s role beyond a speculative asset. On-chain data indicates that public company acquisitions now account for 2.1 times ETF inflows, altering market dynamics.

The world at large has no idea what’s happening and they’re in for a big shock. This is a one-way train, nothing is going to stop this.
— Dylan LeClair, Executive at Metaplanet.

Bitcoin’s Price Surges Above $105K, Dominates 64% of Market

Did you know? Corporate Bitcoin holdings marked a sharp shift in H1 2025, accounting for double the net ETF inflows, indicating a substantial change in market participation.

As of July 2, 2025, Bitcoin’s price stands at $105,448.26 with a market cap of $2.10 trillion, dominating 64.68% of the market. Despite recent fluctuations, Bitcoin gains 26.69% over 90 days, according to CoinMarketCap.

The Coincu research team suggests that Bitcoin’s integration into corporate treasury strategies may drive further traditional market embracement. However, debt-financed purchases pose risks if Bitcoin’s volatility leads to sudden value changes. This strategic asset allocation aligns with corporate balance sheet optimization priorities.