- Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong described the company’s reason for avoiding 80% of its balance sheet entering Bitcoin because of liquidity risks.
- Coinbase acquired $153 million worth of crypto which increased its holdings to $1.3 billion of crypto (Q1 2025) focused on Bitcoin and in the long-term investments.
- Next Technology Holding’s Bitcoin acquisition surge to 5,833 coins triggered a 600% stock increase, showing growing corporate interest in Bitcoin exposure.
Coinbase Global Inc. explored a bold Bitcoin investment approach but opted for a more conservative strategy due to liquidity concerns. The crypto exchange still expanded its holdings in Q1 2025, acquiring $153 million worth of digital assets.
Coinbase Weighs Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Strategy
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong acknowledged the company considered adopting a Bitcoin-heavy investment model similar to Michael Saylor’s. Speaking in a live video on X, Armstrong shared that the firm evaluated whether to allocate up to 80% of its balance sheet to Bitcoin.
However, he explained that such a move posed considerable liquidity risks for a startup in its growth stage. Armstrong stated that choosing this path could have jeopardized the company’s financial health and potentially “killed” the business. He described the decision to maintain cash reserves as a calculated risk management move.
Despite forgoing an aggressive strategy, Coinbase has continued to grow its digital asset investments gradually. The company disclosed in its Q1 2025 shareholder letter that it purchased $153 million in crypto, primarily Bitcoin.
Crypto Holdings Reach $1.3 Billion at Coinbase
Coinbase now holds $1.3 billion in cryptocurrencies, predominantly Bitcoin, as part of its investment portfolio. The shareholder letter indicated that the firm’s crypto accumulation reflects a long-term commitment to the digital asset market.
Alesia Haas, Coinbase’s Chief Financial Officer, also participated in the discussion on X. She clarified that Coinbase seeks to avoid any appearance of competing with its customers by investing carefully. “Rest assured, we are not stopping there,” Haas noted, pointing to plans for further growth in holdings.
The move aligns with broader trends where public firms increase Bitcoin exposure through strategic accumulation rather than speculative leverage. Coinbase’s method presents a balanced approach that considers both growth and sustainability.
Next Technology Holding’s Bitcoin Move Triggers Stock Surge
Next Technology Holding Inc., a software firm based in Beijing, recently announced a major increase in its Bitcoin reserves. According to disclosures, the company expanded its holdings from 833 to 5,833 coins.
After making this announcement, shares in the company rose more than 600% during U.S. trading days, triggering several volatility suspensions. The company’s aggressive buying is an approach replicated throughout the industry in which companies use crypto holdings to inflate their market capitalization.
With interest in Bitcoin increasing, companies are increasingly trying out different models ranging from investment strategies on the conservative side to high-risk buyouts.
