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Bitcoin remains robust at approximately $120,000, just under 3% away from its all-time peak of $123,180, as large investors continue to amass significant amounts of BTC. Recent figures from Bitcoin Magazine Pro indicate that the quantity of addresses holding more than 100 BTC has achieved a new record of 18,996.<\/p>\n
The chart provided by Bitcoin Magazine Pro<\/a> shows a consistent growth in the number of unique addresses holding at least 100 BTC, now exceeding its former high of 18,544 recorded on February 26, 2017. This data \u201ccan be utilized alongside other Address Balance charts to comprehend whether Bitcoin adoption is generally increasing or decreasing over time, and whether usage is rising or falling among specific groups,\u201d notes Bitcoin Magazine Pro.<\/p>\n This increase in substantial holdings is partly motivated by corporate treasuries actively incorporating Bitcoin into their balance sheets. Michael Saylor\u2019s company, Strategy, has more than doubled its Bitcoin reserve since Donald Trump\u2019s election victory, enhancing its total treasury by 60%. This accumulation aligns with a regulatory transformation under the Trump administration, which has reversed some enforcement measures from the Biden era and introduced pro-crypto policies, fostering greater institutional adoption.<\/p>\n Consequently, over<\/a> 160 publicly listed companies currently hold Bitcoin as a main reserve asset\u2014up from merely 43 in 2023. Prominent participants include David Bailey\u2019s Nakamoto, which is set to acquire over $760 million in BTC<\/a> once it completes its merger with KindlyMD. Also, Jack Maller\u2019s Twenty One Capital, which holds 43,514 BTC, making it the third-largest corporate holder globally.<\/p>\n