Bitcoin Treasuries Surge to $130 Billion, Outpacing the Market

According to more recent market data available, Bitcoin continues to be the dominant digital asset worldwide. Total Bitcoin treasuries reported by BitcoinTreasuries is currently at an astounding $130 billion. It is nearly four times the amount held by institutions in all other (minor) cryptocurrencies combined. 

This represents a more than $100 billion milestone of the institutional adoption and potential investment interest in Bitcoin. Over the past several years, institutional players including corporations, hedge funds, and governments, have started adopting Bitcoin and cryptocurrency as an asset in the strategy of allocating reserves. 

With the amount of BTC on an institutional balance sheet growing, this could be an early indicator of the changes within the financial markets. It is, at this point, not just a speculative digital asset; it is beginning to be part of the asset allocation

📊 FACT: $BTC treasuries now total $130B, 4× larger than all other crypto assets combined, per BitcoinTreasuries. pic.twitter.com/QhOJP2KkY4

— Cointelegraph (@Cointelegraph) October 10, 2025

Why Institutions Are Betting Big on Bitcoin

The increase in Bitcoin treasuries is not accidental. Several macroeconomic and technological factors have led to this increase. Institutional investors see Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and currency depreciation respectively, as global economies face uncertainty and rising interest rates and geopolitical tension.

Companies such as MicroStrategy, Tesla, and Block have set the standard for incorporating Bitcoin into their overall corporate strategies. MicroStrategy currently holds more than 226,000 BTC, a value greater than $15 billion. Its ongoing acquisition of Bitcoin has pushed other companies to explore Bitcoin.

Furthermore, the increasing availability of regulated financial instruments, such as Bitcoin ETFs, has simplified institutional access to the crypto market. This development has accelerated institutional crypto adoption, allowing traditional investors to gain exposure to BTC.

Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset for the Digital Age

What sets Bitcoin apart from other digital assets is its reliability and scarcity. With its predictable supply schedule and secure blockchain, Bitcoin has achieved what few assets in history have, global trust. Central banks and sovereign wealth funds are starting to view BTC holdings as an alternative reserve asset.

Recent moves by countries such as El Salvador and discussions in nations exploring Bitcoin-based bonds reflect this growing confidence. For many, Bitcoin offers a neutral, borderless financial standard, immune to the policies of any single government.

As traditional currencies face pressure and inflation remains a global concern, Bitcoin’s appeal as a long-term store of value continues to rise. This explains why Bitcoin treasuries now represent the majority of institutional crypto wealth.

Bitcoin’s Institutional Era Has Just Begun

The emergence of Bitcoin treasuries marks a new era in digital finance. As macroeconomic conditions continue to be fluid, more corporations and sovereign funds will allocate some portion of their reserves to Bitcoin.

Experts say that total global BTC holdings could exceed $300 billion in the year 2030 on account of financial institutions. Over time, this will allow Bitcoin to become a pillar of the next-generation monetary system that integrates the old world of finance with new decentralized economies.