Institutions and Firms Ramp Up Bitcoin Buying Pre-Halving
Bitcoin accumulation by corporations and institutional investors has accelerated this quarter. France’s The Blockchain Group added 116 BTC (€10.7 million), the UK’s Smarter Web Company bought 226 BTC (£17.9 million), and US firm Semler Scientific purchased 187 BTC (~$20 million). Meanwhile, Japan’s Metaplanet and Semler Capital led the latest institutional wave, acquiring 1,200 BTC and 800 BTC respectively in March. Combined, these entities now hold over 15,000 BTC, with Semler’s treasury rising to 4,636 BTC and Metaplanet’s to 5,000 BTC.
These coordinated purchases coincide with Bitcoin trading near $30,000, up 5% this week. On-chain metrics show whale addresses increasing balances and reduced exchange outflows. The trend highlights growing corporate Bitcoin adoption and institutional confidence ahead of the upcoming halving event.
Traders view the surge in Bitcoin accumulation as a bullish signal for price stability and long-term demand. Continued institutional buying could underpin future gains and reduce volatility.
Bullish
Significant BTC purchases by both corporate treasuries and institutional investors reduce available supply on exchanges and signal strong long-term demand. On-chain data—rising whale balances and lower outflows—coupled with a pre-halving timing, traditionally supports price rallies. In the short term, the buying wave drives positive sentiment and price momentum. Over the long term, increased institutional adoption underpins market stability and sustained appreciation.