Crypto Briefing • October 9th 2026, 6:05 PM
Businesses add 193,000 Bitcoin in 2026 while individuals sell 93,000
Key Summary
Despite individuals selling 93,000 BTC this year, businesses added 193,000 BTC, bringing their total holdings to 1.64 million BTC. This is the second straight year businesses have been the largest net buyers of Bitcoin, with total corporate holdings now accounting for 7.8% of the total Bitcoin supply. The corporate bid is driven by companies like Strategy and Strive, which added 197,000 BTC. In contrast, miners net sold 32,800 BTC this year, largely to fund spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure.
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Businesses Buy Bitcoin, Individuals Sell 93,000
The Corporate Bid
River Financial report shows that businesses have added 193,000 BTC so far this year, with total corporate holdings at 1.64 million BTC. This represents 7.8% of the total Bitcoin supply.The Driving Force
The corporate bid is driven by companies like Strategy and Strive, which added 197,000 BTC. Strategy alone now holds 848,000 BTC.The Miner's Perspective
In contrast, miners net sold 32,800 BTC this year, largely to fund spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure.The Year-End Outlook
The report suggests that corporations may adopt more conservative treasury strategies going forward. The miner data adds another wrinkle, with selling to fund AI infrastructure becoming tied to AI spending cycles rather than just Bitcoin's own economics.#Bitcoin#US#Crypto#SEC