Corporate Entities Nearing an Accumulation of Approximately $259.4 Billion in Bitcoin by Year 2026, Predicts Bitwise
Businesses Increasingly Invest in Bitcoin as Corporate Cryptocurrency Adoption Accelerates
Publicly traded companies are increasingly purchasing Bitcoin as the flagship digital asset transitions from a speculative investment to a more strategic corporate asset, according to a new report from Bitwise. Between November 15th, 2024 and May 15th, 2025, corporate Bitcoin holdings increased by 392,726 coins, with 196,363 BTC being acquired per quarter on average.
Using the collected data, Bitwise has projected the amount of Bitcoin that public companies could likely amass over the next six quarters, covering the end of 2026. The analysis suggests that, should Bitcoin adoption slow by half, companies would likely purchase 98,181 BTC per quarter. In contrast, if the pace remains the same, they would acquire 196,363 BTC per quarter. If the adoption rate doubles, corporations could hoard as much as 2.356 million BTC or 11.22% of the total Bitcoin supply, equivalent to $259.395 billion at the current price.
The report indicates that these developments mark a new era in Bitcoin adoption, as public companies not only hold Bitcoin but also design business models around it, following the model established by Michael Saylor at MicroStrategy. This trend enhanced Bitcoin's status as a corporate treasury asset, while helping educate equity investors on its potential utility, according to Bitwise analysts.
As institutional acceptance of Bitcoin broadens, its role as a strategic corporate asset continues to evolve and mature. With over 215 public companies, private businesses, and government entities already holding Bitcoin, the recent surge in adoption underscores the growing conviction in blockchain technology's transformative potential.
Sources:[1] Bitcoin Treasuries[2] Bitwise report[3] Yardeni Research survey[4] New Bitcoin supply data[5] Bitcoin Magazine article on corporate Bitcoin adoption
- The report from Bitwise suggests that if the current pace of corporate Bitcoin adoption remains the same, public companies could potentially invest 196,363 altcoins worth of Bitcoin per quarter, amounting to over half a million altcoins by the end of 2026.
- As blockchain technology continues to be embraced by businesses, the finance landscape is being reshaped, with over 215 public companies, private businesses, and government entities already investing in Bitcoin, helping solidify its role as a strategic corporate asset in the realm of finance.
