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River experts revealed the amount of Bitcoin accumulated by major players., 2026/02/25 11:01:01
In 2025, major investors accumulated approximately 829,000 BTC, indicating a rise in institutional demand and reinforcing Bitcoin’s status as a mature asset, according to analysts from the financial firm River.
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The company reported that the adoption of Bitcoin by banks, financial institutions, retail businesses, and governments has significantly accelerated, despite the decline in its price.
“There is no bear market in Bitcoin adoption. Trust in Bitcoin has grown faster than any other asset in history. What began as an experiment has evolved into a widely recognized store of value, with a rate of adoption comparable to that of the internet,” the River report states.
Investment advisors have been purchasing Bitcoin for eight consecutive quarters, investing around $1.5 billion quarterly into spot Bitcoin ETFs over the past two years. Analysts noted that such investments provide access to the asset for millions of retail investors through brokerage accounts, pension plans, sovereign funds, and corporate balance sheets.
The report also highlights an increase in Bitcoin usage for transactions: the number of companies in the U.S. accepting BTC as payment has tripled, while global usage rose by 74% over the past year. The volume of payments on the Lightning Network surged by 300%, with the network currently processing transactions worth approximately $1.1 billion per month.
According to River, 23 countries hold Bitcoin through mining, confiscations, or reserves of state entities. Bitcoin’s volatility is decreasing and approaching levels seen in gold and the S&P 500 index, indicating its gradual acceptance as a mature asset class.
“As volatility decreases, the barrier for risk-averse investors diminishes. Over time, this opens access to larger volumes of capital,” the experts clarified.
In the coming years, the adoption of Bitcoin is expected not only to continue its current trend but also to accelerate significantly, leading to an increase in the coin’s value, River concluded.
Previously, economist and investment analyst Lyn Alden stated that one of the factors contributing to Bitcoin’s growth could be the overheating of stocks in the artificial intelligence sector.
