Public companies significantly increased their Bitcoin holdings in September.

According to CryptoQuant and Julio Moreno, public companies using the strategy of storing Bitcoin (BTC) in treasury reserves purchased record amounts in September. Excluding miners and exchanges, purchases totaled over 20,000 BTC, one of the largest monthly additions in recent years.

Strategy (ticker MSTR) was once again the main player, increasing its reserves by 7,574 BTC. The company continues its aggressive accumulation strategy, cementing its status as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin in the world. Its actions are traditionally seen as an indicator of institutional investor sentiment.

The second-largest buyer was Japan's Metaplanet (MTPLF), which added 6,564 BTC, including a recent 5,300 BTC purchase just a day before the report. This transaction was the largest in the company's history and cemented Tokyo's position as Asia's new Bitcoin accumulation hub.

Third place went to Strive Asset Management (ASST), which purchased 5,885 BTC through a private placement (PIPE). This approach demonstrates interest in alternative financial instruments for increasing Bitcoin reserves.

In addition, Trsr (1,111 BTC), AlcPb (1,162 BTC), and ABTC (502 BTC) also showed activity. Although the transaction volumes were smaller, they collectively reinforced the overall accumulation trend among public institutions. According to the analyst, the increase in corporate reserves underscores BTC's shift toward long-term storage, rather than just speculative trading. Increased demand from public companies increases market resilience and could put pressure on supply in the face of limited supply. The expert believes that such purchases could accelerate the institutionalization of Bitcoin and cement its status as digital gold in global reserves.

Source: cryptonews.net