Public Companies' Bitcoin Holdings Surge to 1.15 Million BTC in Q1 2026

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

Source: Coinmarketcap

Updated: 1 hour ago

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Bitcoin Holdings Surge: As of Q1 2026, publicly listed companies hold 1.15 million BTC, accounting for 5.47% of total circulation, with an addition of 50,351 BTC translating to a 4.6% quarter-over-quarter increase, indicating sustained corporate interest and confidence in Bitcoin.
MicroStrategy Dominates: MicroStrategy led the market by purchasing approximately 89,000 BTC in Q1, raising its total to 818,334 BTC; despite facing over a 20% quarterly decline, CEO Michael Saylor remains committed to his acquisition strategy, demonstrating strong belief in Bitcoin's future.
Metaplanet Rises: Japan-based Metaplanet added 5,075 BTC to its portfolio during Q1, bringing its total to 40,177 BTC and making it the world's third-largest corporate Bitcoin holder, reflecting its rapid ascent and strategic investment capabilities in the market.
MARA Holdings Sells Off: In contrast, MARA Holdings sold about 15,133 BTC in March, reducing its holdings from 53,822 BTC to 38,689 BTC, netting approximately $1.1 billion; this divestment strategy indicates a cautious response to market volatility and cash flow needs.

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Technical Sentiment Analysis for Bitcoin (BTC). As of , Bitcoin (BTC) is exhibiting a Neutral technical sentiment. Our proprietary analysis, which aggregates 8 technical signals, shows that 4 indicators are flashing buy, while 4 are indicating sell.

Momentum Indicators: RSI, MACD & Overbought/Oversold Status. Currently, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) for BTC stands at -, which suggests a Neutral condition. Meanwhile, the MACD (12, 26) indicator is at -, providing a Neutral signal for short-term momentum. Other oscillators like the Stochastic Oscillator at - and the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) at - further confirm a - outlook for the crypto.

Support, Resistance & Moving Averages. From a structural perspective, BTC is trading below its 60-day moving average of $- and below its 200-day long-term moving average of $-. Key price levels to watch include the immediate resistance at $- and strong support at $-. A break above $- could signal a bull continuation, while falling below $- may test the next Fibonacci floor at $-.

Bitcoin (BTC) Support & Resistance Level

Name	S3	S2	S1	Pivot Points	R1	R2	R3
Classic	68510.4	71723.96	74896.4	78109.96	81282.4	84495.96	87668.4
Fibonacci	71723.96	74163.412	75670.508	78109.96	80549.412	82056.508	84495.96

About BTC

Bitcoin is a decentralized cryptocurrency originally described in a 2008 whitepaper by a person, or group of people, using the alias Satoshi Nakamoto. It was launched soon after, in January 2009.Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer online currency, meaning that all transactions happen directly between equal, independent network participants, without the need for any intermediary to permit or facilitate them. Bitcoin was created, according to Nakamoto’s own words, to allow “online payments to be sent directly from one party to another without going through a financial institution.”Some concepts for a similar type of a decentralized electronic currency precede BTC, but Bitcoin holds the distinction of being the first-ever cryptocurrency to come into actual use.

About the author

Ohris M. Greyoon

Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.

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