Bitcoin has surged to the center of corporate finance strategy, with publicly traded companies now holding over $85 billion worth of the asset — more than double the amount reported just a year ago. According to Binance Research, 116 public firms collectively own 809,100 BTC, reflecting rapid institutional adoption of crypto as a treasury reserve asset.

The sharp uptick — from 312,200 BTC in mid-2024 — aligns with a favorable policy shift in the U.S. under President Donald Trump’s administration. Key measures, including the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and the rollback of aggressive SEC crypto enforcement, have bolstered market confidence. In parallel, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) finalized fair-value accounting rules for digital assets, removing a significant reporting barrier for U.S. companies.

MicroStrategy remains the heavyweight in the space, holding more than 70% of all BTC owned by public companies. But a broader cohort of firms — including GameStop, PSG, and new entrants from Asia — have begun adding Bitcoin to their balance sheets in 2025.

Notably, a handful of companies are diversifying into altcoins. SharpLink has accumulated $425 million in Ethereum, while Classover and DeFi Development have disclosed Solana holdings. Chinese firm Webus has even announced plans for a $300 million XRP reserve — a sign that crypto treasury diversification is starting to take root in specific geographies.

The broader tokenization market is also accelerating. Binance notes that real-world asset (RWA) tokenization has exploded by 260% year-to-date, with the market growing from $8.6 billion to over $23 billion — signaling an appetite for blockchain-native exposure to yield-bearing instruments.

While Bitcoin remains the dominant corporate crypto asset, the landscape is clearly evolving — and the institutional layer of crypto adoption is deepening by the quarter.