INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH

2026 Institutional
Bitcoin Equity Report

The Definitive Guide to Wall Street’s Bitcoin Exposure

Comprehensive analysis of Bitcoin-linked equities, institutional ownership trends, capital flows and market dynamics shaping the digital asset economy.
Data-Driven Insights
Institutional Perspective
Actionable Intelligence
Total Bitcoin Exposure
$128.7B Across Public Markets ▲ 15.4% QoQ
Public Companies Covered
1,482 Across 11 Sectors ▲ 8.9% QoQ
Institutional Holders
3,217 13F Filings ▲ 10.2% QoQ
Total Market Cap
$2.38T Bitcoin-Linked Equities ▲ 12.6% QoQ
Report Period
Q1 2026 Data as of March 31, 2026 Global Coverage

What's Inside This Report

01

Market Overview

Global macro trends, Bitcoin price analysis and market structure evolution.

02

Bitcoin ETFs

Flows, AUM analysis, performance metrics and investor adoption trends.

03

Treasury Companies

Corporate Bitcoin adoption, balance-sheet strategies and treasury allocations.

04

Mining Stocks

Operational performance, hashrate trends and mining economics analysis.

05

Public Companies

Bitcoin exposure across public companies by sector and business model.

06

Institutional Ownership

13F analysis, major holders, ownership concentration and filing trends.

07

Equity Market Framework

Valuation framework, sector correlations and market structure analysis.

08

Capital Flows

Institutional capital flows, trading volumes and liquidity analysis.

09

Risk & Regulation

Regulatory landscape, risk factors and compliance considerations.

10

Outlook & Scenarios

Market outlook, scenario analysis and investment implications.

Bitcoin-Linked Equities Market Growth

Total Market Capitalization (USD)

$2.5T $2.0T $1.5T $1.0T $0.5T $0 $2.38T Q1 2026 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Q1 2026

Report Highlights

Bitcoin-linked equity market reached $2.38T in total market cap, up 12.6% QoQ

Institutional ownership grew 15.4% to $128.7B in estimated Bitcoin exposure

3,217 institutional investors disclosed Bitcoin-linked positions in Q1 2026

Bitcoin ETFs saw $8.91B in net inflows during Q1 2026

Corporate treasury adoption accelerated with 278 new companies adding Bitcoin

Mining sector hash rate increased 28.7% QoQ

Key Statistics

Bitcoin Price (Q1 Avg) $94,156
▲ 11.2%
ETF Total AUM $52.6B
▲ 18.7%
Treasury Companies 182 Companies
▲ 14 New
Mining Hashrate 686 EH/s
▲ 28.7%
Global Coverage 11 Sectors
50+ Countries

Essential Intelligence for Institutional Investors

Navigate the complex landscape of Bitcoin-linked equities with confidence. Our Institutional Report provides the data, analysis, and insights you need to make informed investment decisions.