The first quarter of 2025 saw a significant increase in Bitcoin holdings by publicly-traded companies, with the total amount reaching over 688,000 BTC. This surge was driven by both the growing number of companies adding to their Bitcoin reserves and major players like Metaplanet and Strategy significantly increasing their already substantial holdings. New entrants jumped on board, with twelve firms acquiring Bitcoin for the first time in Q1, pushing the total number of corporate Bitcoin holders to 79. Ming Shing, a Hong Kong-based construction firm, emerged as the largest new buyer, purchasing over 833 BTC across two transactions. YouTube competitor Rumble followed closely behind with an acquisition of 188 BTC. Metaplanet and Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) further contributed to this trend. Metaplanet announced yesterday that it bought another 319 BTC at a price average of $82,770 per coin, bringing its total holdings to 4,525 BTC. Similarly, corporate Bitcoin reserve pioneer Strategy also made significant purchases, acquiring 3,459 BTC at an average price of $82,618 per Bitcoin. This latest acquisition by Strategy has resulted in a Bitcoin Yield of 11.4% YTD 2025, according to their recent tweet and highlights the growing significance of these companies in the crypto market.