Bitcoin balance sheet adoption could hit 20% of BTC supply by 2026
CryptoSlateFriday, May 23, 2025 at 8:00:39 PM
A new report from Bitwise and UTXO Management suggests that by the end of 2026, up to 20% of all Bitcoin could end up on institutional balance sheets—think big corporations, investment funds, and even governments. The study, which breaks down five key ways Bitcoin demand could grow, highlights nation-states as the biggest potential buyers, with a projected $161.7 billion in holdings. Basically, Bitcoin’s going corporate (and maybe even governmental).
Editor’s Note: If this projection holds, it’s a big deal because institutional adoption could seriously stabilize—or even supercharge—Bitcoin’s value. More big players holding BTC means less volatility and more mainstream legitimacy. But it also raises questions: Will this centralize control of a supposedly decentralized asset? And what happens if governments start hoarding it? Either way, Bitcoin’s role in the financial world is evolving fast.
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