<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Public companies bought over twice as much Bitcoin in the first half of 2025 compared to spot ETF issuers, with a 375% increase from last year.</li><li>Corporate purchases of 245,510 BTC surpassed ETF acquisitions of 118,424 BTC, showcasing a shift towards direct ownership of Bitcoin.</li><li>There are now 254 entities holding Bitcoin, with 141 being public companies, indicating significant growth in new players entering the market.</li><li>Despite Strategy's continued dominance in Bitcoin acquisitions, new companies like Metaplanet, GameStop, and ProCap are increasing their Bitcoin holdings, potentially leading to a supply shock and impacting Bitcoin's price in the near future.</li></ul>

The Silent Bitcoin Accumulation: Public Companies’ Surprising H1 2025 Lead

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