Bitcoin Is Being Bought Up Faster Than It Is Mined

Bitcoin Is Being Bought Up Faster Than It Is Mined, Says River

Written by Aaron S.,

Editor-In-Chief

Last Updated: September 01, 2025

Key Takeaways

River reported that companies, ETFs, and governments bought over 3,200 BTC daily, far exceeding the 450 BTC miners produce each day;
River reports firms added 159,107 BTC in Q2 2025, which pushed total business holdings to around 1.3 million BTC;
Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, remains the top corporate holder with 632,457 BTC in reserves, according to BitcoinTreasuries.

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River, a Bitcoin financial firm, has found that businesses and institutions are accumulating Bitcoin BTC $109,152.69 at a much faster rate than miners can generate new coins.

In 2025, public and private firms acquired about 1,755 BTC per day on average, according to a post on X by River.

This includes companies that have added Bitcoin to their reserves, regardless of whether they are listed or privately owned.

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At the same time, investment products such as exchange-traded funds (ETFs) picked up an average of 1,430 BTC daily. Governments, though purchasing in smaller volumes, still brought in around 39 BTC per day.

In contrast, miners are currently producing about 450 BTC per day. This gap between the rate of new coins entering the market and the rate at which they are being bought raises concerns about a possible supply strain, especially if this trend continues and fewer coins remain available on exchanges.

River also examined the amount of Bitcoin companies currently hold. In the second quarter of 2025 alone, treasury firms added 159,107 BTC to their balances. If combined, businesses are now estimated to have around 1.3 million BTC.

Among the largest holders is Strategy, led by Michael Saylor. According to BitcoinTreasuries, the firm currently holds 632,457 BTC in its reserves, which makes it the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin.

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