According to Joseph Lubin, SharpLink Gaming acquired 12,207 ETH for $30.7 million, raising its total holdings to 188,478 ETH. The company funded this through an at-the-market offering and staked all ETH, earning 120 ETH in rewards, as per a press release. This move signals institutional confidence in Ethereum's utility and could boost ETH market demand.

According to Simon Gerovich, CEO of Metaplanet, the company purchased an additional 1,112 BTC for $117.2 million at an average price of $105,435 per bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 10,000 BTC. This positions Metaplanet as the 9th largest Bitcoin holder among public companies, overtaking Coinbase's 9,267 BTC, as reported by BitcoinTreasuries.com. Metaplanet's cumulative investment stands at $947 million with an average acquisition cost of $94,697 per BTC, and the company has demonstrated strong Bitcoin yield performance, including 309.8% in Q4 2024, according to company data. To fund further BTC purchases, Metaplanet issued $210 million in zero-percent bonds, leading to a 26% surge in its stock price to 1,895 yen on Monday, indicating positive market sentiment toward its Bitcoin strategy.

According to Fiat Archive, CNBC reports that Wall Street firms and public companies are actively buying Bitcoin at its all-time price highs. This institutional demand, confirmed by CNBC on May 21, 2025, signals growing confidence from major financial players and could drive further price appreciation. Traders should monitor on-chain data and public company disclosures for continued accumulation, as this trend may increase market volatility and liquidity in the near term (source: CNBC via Fiat Archive on Twitter).

According to Miles Deutscher, there was a 17.9% increase in Bitcoin holdings among public companies in Q1 2025, now totaling 79 firms with Bitcoin on their balance sheets. This surge indicates growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin as a long-term asset, potentially influencing market dynamics and trading strategies.

According to Michael Saylor, public companies are increasingly adopting Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset, a trend discussed with @dgt10011 and @lawmaster. This movement is driven by the need for a stable and appreciating asset amidst economic volatility. Bitcoin's decentralized nature and finite supply make it an attractive hedge against inflation and currency devaluation. Companies like MicroStrategy have already made significant investments, setting a precedent for others. This shift could significantly impact Bitcoin's market dynamics, influencing both its price and adoption rate.

According to Eleanor Terrett, the SEC has ceased its legal defense of rules requiring public companies to disclose climate-related risks and carbon emissions. This development is part of a broader initiative under Chairman Mark Uyeda to reverse regulations perceived as politically influenced, potentially affecting market transparency and corporate governance compliance strategies.

According to Crypto Rover, Wedbush, a $4.5 billion firm, predicts that 5% of all public companies will integrate Bitcoin into their treasuries within the next year. This prediction suggests a bullish outlook for Bitcoin's adoption in corporate finance strategies.

According to Paolo Ardoino, public companies in the tech sector tend to prioritize decisions that satisfy the demands of numerous analysts on a quarterly basis, focusing on maximizing shareholder wealth. In contrast, privately owned companies may have more flexibility in their decision-making processes, potentially allowing for long-term strategic planning without the immediate pressure to deliver quarterly profits.