In the second quarter of 2026, businesses dramatically increased their Bitcoin reserves, adding 115,000 BTC according to data from River and BitcoinTreasuries.

This growth represents the largest accumulation among all holder categories during this period.

Meanwhile, funds and ETFs contributed an additional 11,000 BTC, signaling continued institutional interest.

Governments, in contrast, trimmed their Bitcoin holdings by 2,000 BTC, showing a slight contraction on their part.

Individual investors reduced their stake significantly, marking the biggest decline in ownership.