Trump and GameStop also bought... Will 'Bitcoin FOMO' sentiment intensify?

117 Listed Companies Currently Holding Bitcoin

Nearly 800,000 Bitcoins Held

"ETF listing improved public perception of Bitcoin"

"'Bitcoin FOMO' sentiment may intensify"

The number of companies strategically accumulating Bitcoin (BTC) is rapidly increasing. Recently, well-known companies such as 'Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG)' and 'GameStop (GME)' have also joined the ranks of major Bitcoin accumulators, fueling analysis that a 'Bitcoin FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)' phenomenon among corporations may be triggered.

According to Bitcoin Treasury data as of the 29th (KST), there are currently 117 listed companies worldwide holding Bitcoin, and these companies collectively possess 800,785.3 Bitcoins. Back in 2020, there were fewer than 10 listed companies holding Bitcoin. In about five years, over 100 companies have accepted Bitcoin as a corporate asset.

The company holding the most Bitcoin is Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), with a total of 580,250 Bitcoins. Other representative companies accumulating Bitcoin include Tesla, led by Elon Musk, and the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. In Korea, many companies also hold Bitcoin, such as Nexon (1,717 BTC), Wemade (223 BTC), Neowiz (123 BTC), and BitMEX (194.6 BTC).

Notably, this week, high-profile companies like Trump Media & Technology Group and GameStop also officially announced their participation in Bitcoin accumulation.

On the 27th (local time), Trump Media officially announced on its website, "We are raising $2.5 billion through stock and convertible bonds. This funding will be used to establish a Bitcoin reserve." This effectively formalizes the company’s plan to accumulate Bitcoin through fund-raising.

GameStop, the largest console game retailer in the United States, also officially entered the fray. On the 28th, GameStop announced through a regulatory filing, "We have purchased 4,710 Bitcoins." Based on current market prices, this is worth approximately $508 million (about ₩700 billion).

Crypto research firm Matrixport stated in a report, "Ahead of the 'Bitcoin2025' conference, Trump Media announced their plan to purchase $2.5 billion worth of Bitcoin. As a result, the number of companies holding Bitcoin could increase, creating new momentum from additional buyers."

Anthony Pompliano, co-founder of Morgan Creek Digital Assets, commented on GameStop’s Bitcoin purchase, saying, "GameStop’s Bitcoin purchase will excite individual investors."

Kim Min-seung, head of research at Korbit, explained, "The tremendous success of spot Bitcoin ETFs has changed how institutions view Bitcoin," adding, "If more companies accumulate Bitcoin, it will elevate public awareness of Bitcoin as an investment asset."

As the number of companies joining the Bitcoin hoarding trend grows, some believe that 'Bitcoin FOMO' among corporations could worsen.

Kim Gap-rae, head of the Korea Capital Market Institute, said, "After the U.S. government mentioned the strategic accumulation of Bitcoin at the national level, relevant legislation for Bitcoin purchases is rapidly progressing. Bitcoin FOMO among companies may intensify." He continued, "Many companies will register Bitcoin as an asset in their portfolio to avoid missing out on investment opportunities, and a minority will likely jump on the speculative demand bandwagon as well."

Reporter Jinwook, BloomingBit wook9629@bloomingbit.io