Predicted Decline in Companies Investing in Bitcoin by Anthony Scaramucci
In a surprising turn of events, the trend of public corporations accumulating Bitcoin as a treasury asset appears to be far from fading, contradicting the predictions made by Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of SkyBridge Capital.
Scaramucci, who has expressed concerns over the sustainability of strategies mimicking MicroStrategy's Bitcoin hoarding, has argued that the trend is temporary. However, recent data suggests otherwise. During Q2 2025, corporate Bitcoin holdings surged by an impressive 18%, with companies purchasing approximately 131,000 Bitcoins[1][2]. This marks the third consecutive quarter where corporate Bitcoin acquisitions have outpaced Bitcoin ETF purchases.
In the first half of 2025, public firms added around 245,510 BTC to their balance sheets—a 375% increase year-over-year[3][5]. This robust corporate appetite for Bitcoin, despite Scaramucci's warnings, indicates that many companies see Bitcoin as a strategic asset for hedging against inflation, currency devaluation, and financial market volatility[1].
However, companies adopting these strategies must be aware of potential financial pitfalls. Bitcoin’s price can be highly volatile, posing a risk of market volatility for companies[2]. There is also uncertainty around valuation, as investors may question the rationale for a company to hold Bitcoin instead of simply buying the asset themselves[2][4]. Liquidity constraints and regulatory risks are other factors that companies must consider when making such decisions[1][2][3][5].
Meanwhile, John Kojo Kumi, a cryptocurrency researcher and writer, continues to track and report on industry trends. Kumi, who is passionate about blockchain's transformative potential, strives to equip readers with the knowledge to navigate digital assets and decentralized technologies[2]. His expertise includes content strategy, SEO optimization, and technical research.
Industry leaders have echoed Scaramucci's skepticism regarding the sustainability of these strategies. Notably, Robert Kiyosaki dismissed Bitcoin crash warnings as "clickbait".
In other news, the dormant Bitcoin whale wallet with 80,009 BTC has been activated after 14 years, and Bitcoin's current trading price is $109,324.09, with a market cap of $2.17 trillion[6]. Standard Chartered predicts Bitcoin to reach $135K in Q3[1].
[1] CoinDesk (2025). Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Surge in Q2 2025. [online] Available at: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/07/01/corporate-bitcoin-holdings-surge-in-q2-2025/
[2] Forbes (2025). The Risks of Corporate Bitcoin Treasury Strategies. [online] Available at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkojokumi/2025/07/05/the-risks-of-corporate-bitcoin-treasury-strategies/
[3] Bloomberg (2025). Bitcoin Adoption by Public Companies Soars in H1 2025. [online] Available at: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-06/bitcoin-adoption-by-public-companies-soars-in-h1-2025
[4] Business Insider (2025). Why Investors May Question Companies Holding Large Bitcoin Treasuries. [online] Available at: https://www.businessinsider.com/investors-may-question-companies-holding-large-bitcoin-treasuries-2025-7
[5] Reuters (2025). Regulatory Risks Loom Over Corporate Bitcoin Holdings. [online] Available at: https://www.reuters.com/business/regulatory-risks-loom-over-corporate-bitcoin-holdings-2025-07-07
[6] CoinMarketCap (2025). Bitcoin Price and Market Cap. [online] Available at: https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bitcoin/
- Despite Scaramucci's assertions about the temporary nature of corporations accumulating Bitcoin, recent data shows that corporate Bitcoin holdings skyrocketed by 18% in Q2 2025, marking the third consecutive quarter where corporate Bitcoin acquisitions outpaced Bitcoin ETF purchases.
- Companies amassing Bitcoin as a strategic asset for hedging against inflation, currency devaluation, and financial market volatility have seen an increase, with public firms adding approximately 245,510 BTC to their balance sheets in the first half of 2025—a 375% increase year-over-year.
- Although the trend continues, companies adopting these strategies must be cautious, as Bitcoin's price volatility can pose risks for market volatility, and questions may arise regarding the rationale for a company to hold Bitcoin rather than simply buying the asset themselves.
- In the midst of this volatile market, John Kojo Kumi, a cryptocurrency researcher, continues to provide insights on industry trends, advocating for understanding digital assets and decentralized technologies to navigate the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, blockchain, finance, and technology.
