Bitcoin holdings among publicly traded companies surged by 16.1% in Q1 2025, reaching approximately 688,000 BTC valued at around $57 billion. This increase was bolstered by twelve companies purchasing Bitcoin for the first time during the quarter. The largest buyer was Hong Kong construction firm Ming Shing, whose subsidiary acquired 833 BTC. Rumble, a YouTube alternative, also entered the Bitcoin market, making notable purchases. Meanwhile, Japanese investment firm Metaplanet acquired an additional 319 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 4,525 BTC, worth $383.2 million. Bitcoin prices settled around $82,445, with a slight increase observed since the end of Q1. As of April 14, the number of public companies holding Bitcoin rose to 79, illustrating growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency amidst market fluctuations.

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