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- Corporate Bitcoin treasury strategies are showing serious strain.
- Market activity and derivatives interest are declining.
- Investors appear to be waiting for a clear price bottom.
Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent slide is shaking investor confidence and exposing the risks behind aggressive corporate crypto strategies. With prices hovering near $66,000 and sentiment indicators flashing extreme fear, the market mood has shifted from opportunistic dip-buying to cautious waiting.
The downturn is not just about price volatility — it’s about how deeply companies and traders are feeling the pressure.
Corporate Bitcoin Strategies Face Reality Check
Few stories highlight the shift better than Nakamoto Inc., a firm that built its strategy almost entirely around holding Bitcoin. Once celebrated as a bold bet on digital assets, the approach now looks fragile.
Over the past nine months, the company has seen more than 99% of its market value erased, wiping out roughly $23 billion. Its purchase of over 5,000 BTC at prices near the peak has translated into massive unrealized losses as the market cooled.
This case underscores a broader issue: companies treating Bitcoin as a long-term treasury asset are far more exposed to market swings than previously assumed.
Analysts Warn of Contagion Risk
According to Nic Puckrin, co-founder of Coin Bureau, stress may be spreading beyond a single firm. He notes that digital asset treasury companies are already showing signs of strain as Bitcoin’s decline weighs on share prices.
Market data supports the warning. Treasury-style Bitcoin companies have posted several consecutive weeks of selling, suggesting institutional players are reducing exposure rather than adding to positions.
If the trend continues, it could pressure both crypto markets and publicly traded firms tied closely to Bitcoin performance.
On-Chain and Derivatives Data Signal Cooling Demand
Signs of caution are also visible across the Bitcoin network itself. Data from Glassnode shows a drop in active addresses, indicating fewer users are transacting. Meanwhile, derivatives activity tracked by CoinGlass reveals falling open interest, meaning traders are closing positions instead of entering new ones.
External economic factors may also be contributing. A new round of global tariffs announced by Donald Trump recently triggered broader risk-off behavior in markets, and Bitcoin moved in tandem with tech stocks rather than acting as a safe haven.
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With sentiment gauges near historic lows and corporate balance sheets under pressure, the market appears to be shifting from optimism to patience. Instead of rushing to buy dips, investors are increasingly waiting for clearer signs of stability.
For Bitcoin-heavy firms and traders alike, the coming months may hinge less on hype and more on whether the market can find a durable floor.
Disclaimer: The information in this article is for general purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. The author’s views are personal and may not reflect the views of Chain Affairs. Before making any investment decisions, you should always conduct your own research. Chain Affairs is not responsible for any financial losses.
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