Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Surge in April 2026

In April 2026, corporate and public company reserves saw a significant increase in Bitcoin holdings, with a net addition of approximately 57,791 BTC, according to a report by BitcoinTreasuries.net. This marks one of the largest monthly Bitcoin acquisitions since mid-2025. According to ChainCatcher, Strategy was a major contributor, purchasing 56,235 BTC in April, primarily funded through ATM (at-the-market) offerings by STRC and MSTR. The report highlights that STRC raised $3.3 billion from April 1 to May 3, accounting for about 80% of Strategy's total ATM financing of $4.1 billion during the same period, setting a new monthly record. The scale of Bitcoin purchases by corporate reserves in April nearly matched the net buying total of the previous two quarters, indicating a strong start to Q2. Additionally, Bitcoin ETFs now hold or provide exposure to approximately 1.5 million BTC, surpassing public company reserves by about 300,000 BTC. Notably, BlackRock's IBIT and Strategy are in close competition regarding BTC holdings, with Strategy holding 818,334 BTC and IBIT holding around 818,147 BTC as of May 5. The report also notes that corporate altcoin reserves are valued at approximately $22 billion, with Ethereum reserves accounting for about $16.2 billion.