Bitcoin corporate treasuries and Bitcoin mining have become two of the defining narratives of this cycle. From (Micro)Strategy’s billion-dollar MSTR balance sheet purchases to the rise of MetaPlanet and the explosive growth of bitcoin mining companies, institutional and industrial adoption has emerged as powerful structural support for the network. But now, after years of near-constant accumulation and market outperformance, data suggests we are entering a critical inflection point, which could determine whether corporate Treasuries and Bitcoin mining stocks will continue to lead or begin to slow as the next phase of the cycle unfolds.
Accumulation of the Bitcoin treasure
Our new Bitcoin Treasury Tracker provides detailed day-by-day information on how many Bitcoins these major public and private treasury firms hold, when they accumulated, and how their holdings have evolved. These treasures now collectively hold over 1 million BTC, a staggering sum that represents over 5% of the total circulating supply.
The scale of this accumulation has been a cornerstone of Bitcoin’s current cycle strength. However, some of these companies are facing increasing pressure as their stock valuations struggle to keep pace with the price of Bitcoin itself.
Bitcoin Treasury valuations squeezing
(Micro)Strategy / MSTR, the pioneer of corporate adoption of Bitcoin, remains the largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder. However, its shares have underperformed Bitcoin’s price action in recent months. As Bitcoin consolidated in a wide range, MSTR’s capital fell more sharply, pushing its Net Asset Value (NAV) Premium, the ratio of its market valuation to the underlying Bitcoin it holds, closer to parity at 1.0x.
This squeeze signals that investors are valuing the company increasingly in line with its pure Bitcoin exposure, with little added premium for management execution, future leverage, or strategic innovation. In the last cycle and at the start of this one, the MSTR traded at a significant premium as markets rewarded its leveraged exposure. The trend towards parity suggests a decline in speculative appetite and highlights how the market psychology of this cycle mirrors previous late-stage expansions.
A cycle-defining inflection for Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining stocks
The most revealing insight comes from the BTCUSD/MSTR ratio, which essentially measures how many MSTR shares can be purchased with one Bitcoin. As it stands, the ratio hovers around 350 shares for BTC, placing it squarely at a major historical support-turned-resistance level that has defined price action turning points.
Right now, this chart is in a decisive region. A sustained move above the 380-400 zone would imply renewed Bitcoin dominance and potential underperformance in MSTR. Conversely, a bearish reversal, especially below 330, would suggest that MSTR could reassert itself as a leveraged leader ahead of the next phase of the bull market.
Bitcoin mining stocks take the lead
In contrast to the underperformance of treasury firms, Bitcoin miners are on the rise. Over the past six months, Bitcoin itself has gained around 38%, while shares of publicly traded companies have exploded higher: Marathon Digital (MARA) is up 61%, Riot Platforms (RIOT) is up 231%, and Hive Digital (HIVE) is up a staggering 369%. The WGMI Bitcoin Mining ETF, a composite of major listed miners, has outperformed Bitcoin by around 75% since September, underscoring the sector’s new momentum.
A zoom into Marathon Digital, the world’s largest publicly traded Bitcoin miner, provides further insight. Historically, the MARA chart has been a reliable leading indicator of market inflection. At the end of the 2022 bear market, for example, MARA surged more than 50% just before Bitcoin entered a new multi-month rally. This pattern has occurred several times this cycle.
Bitcoin Mining Stocks and Corporate Treasuries: Divergent Paths to Bitcoin Market Leadership
With over 1 million BTC now held on corporate balance sheets, the influence of these entities on the balance of supply and demand for Bitcoin remains profound. But the leadership balance seems to be changing. Treasuries like Strategy and MetaPlanet, while structurally bullish over the long term, now find themselves at major ratio inflection points, struggling to outperform spot BTC. Meanwhile, miners are experiencing one of the strongest periods of relative performance in years, often a sign that broader market momentum may soon follow.
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