Bitcoin held by public companies has surged 400% in 12 months to $3.6 billion

Bitcoin held by public companies has surged 400% in 12 months to $3.6 billion

Public companies hold more than $3.6 billion worth of Bitcoin, technology research Kevin Rooke found. Technology researcher Kevin Rooke has been tracking the Bitcoin (BTC) holdings of public companies throughout the past two years. According to Rooke, public firms now hold over $3.6 billion worth of BTC.In 2019, public companies had merely 20,000 BTC on their books. This figure has increased to 105,837 BTC in 12 months. Rooke said:“Last year, public companies held fewer than 20,000 BTC on their balance sheets. Today, 19 public companies hold 105,837 BTC on their balance sheets, valued at....


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