- Bitcoin held by institutions reaches a record high, driven by increasing geopolitical and economic instability
- Large enterprises like MicroStrategy and Trump Media continue to increase Bitcoin investments
Despite the recent decline in Bitcoin (BTC) price, with the cryptocurrency trading around $103,984, down 1.64% in 24 hours at the time of reporting, institutional investor interest remains strong.
Financial Institutions View Bitcoin as a Risk Mitigation Tool
According to the latest data, the number of large investors holding Bitcoin Futures Contracts on the CME exchange has increased to a record 217 at the end of May, a 36% increase from the beginning of 2024.
This steady increase indicates that financial institutions are shifting their strategy from short-term trading to long-term Bitcoin accumulation.
Additionally, this trend reflects growing confidence in Bitcoin's role as a risk mitigation tool against economic and geopolitical instability, especially as former President Donald Trump's trade policies create additional uncertainty.
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The trend of Bitcoin accumulation by financial institutions is happening alongside a wave of large corporations entering the cryptocurrency environment.
MicroStrategy, now Strategy, under Michael Saylor's leadership, has purchased an additional 705 BTC worth approximately $75.1 million, raising their total Bitcoin holdings to 580,955 BTC.
Metaplanet has also chosen a similar accumulation strategy.
Meanwhile, GameStop attracted attention by adding 4,710 BTC to its treasury, and Trump Media raised $2.32 billion in a private capital call targeting future Bitcoin transactions. This move is considered one of the largest Bitcoin commitments in the corporate world to date.
These strategic Bitcoin allocations largely stem from global trade tension pressures and uncertainties in US economic policies.
Bitcoin Transforms into an Institutional Asset
Additionally, strong capital flows into Bitcoin ETFs have helped drive a change in the positioning of this asset, from a high-risk speculative tool to a core component of institutional investment portfolios.
Long-term holdings by large institutions indicate a strategic shift, making Bitcoin no longer just a trading option but a fundamentally allocated asset in investment portfolios.
As BTC continues to approach new highs, the long-term narrative is no longer just about short-term profits but focuses more on Bitcoin's importance to geopolitics and the global market.
