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2080: Dutch Firm to Buy 1% of ALL Bitcoin - $25B BTC Treasury Move

Monday, 18 August 2025 · 2 min read · Listen to the episode ↗

Amdax, a Dutch firm, plans to acquire 1% of total Bitcoin supply, emphasizing growing institutional interest and a move toward launching a Bitcoin Treasury. Volkswagen Group Singapore's adoption of Bitcoin for car purchases reflects increasing mainstream acceptance. Additionally, market metrics indicate significant corporate holdings and a potential price surge for Bitcoin, highlighting its resilience and expanding role in financial ecosystems.

Volkswagen Group Singapore has started accepting Bitcoin for car purchases, showcasing the cryptocurrency's increasing mainstream acceptance. Amdax, a Dutch public company, plans to acquire 1% of the total Bitcoin supply, approximately 210,000 BTC, indicating strong institutional interest. Currently, Bitcoin is priced at $116,500, with a market cap of $2.3 trillion, down from a recent peak of over $4 trillion. The market is experiencing a correction, with Bitcoin dominance at 59% and many cryptocurrencies facing modest losses.

Technical analysis shows Bitcoin has corrected nearly 8% from its record high, with immediate support identified in the 110 to 112 range. On-chain metrics indicate a decrease in megawell addresses, suggesting profit-taking behavior as prices rise. Companies like MetaPlanet are actively increasing their Bitcoin holdings, contributing to a trend of institutional investment. MetaPlanet has expanded its reserves significantly, acquiring 463 Bitcoin for $53 million and 518 Bitcoin for $61 million in August.

Bitcoin mining statistics reveal that approximately 19.6 million Bitcoin have been mined, with the last expected to be mined in 2140. The dynamics of Bitcoin mining are influenced by a self-correcting feedback loop, leading miners to seek cheaper, cleaner energy sources. There is ongoing discussion about the U.S. government's potential involvement in Bitcoin, with proposals to use excess tariff surpluses for secure Bitcoin storage.

Amdax's plan to acquire 1% of the total Bitcoin supply requires over $24 billion and aims to launch a Bitcoin Treasury company on Amsterdam's Euro next stock exchange. Over 10% of Bitcoin supply is now held by corporations, governments, and institutions, with at least 15 European companies publicly adopting Bitcoin as part of their balance sheets. Bitcoin's performance over the past decade has been remarkable, increasing by over 26,900%, significantly outpacing other asset classes.

In Asia, corporate adoption is notable, particularly with MetaPlanet, which has consistently purchased Bitcoin. Current market conditions indicate a significant increase in global Bitcoin adoption, with the supply of Bitcoin on exchanges at its lowest in eight years. Predictions for Bitcoin's price are optimistic, with potential peaks of $222,000 in the current cycle and a base case scenario suggesting it could reach $1.1 million in a bear market.

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