From Cash to Crypto: The Strategic Evolution of Corporate Treasury Management

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In terms of asset types, corporate treasuries currently primarily focus on BTC and ETH as core holdings. BTC, due to its “digital gold” narrative and high liquidity, is often viewed as a long-term store of value asset; ETH combines both store-of-value and productive asset attributes, capable of generating on-chain yields through staking and DeFi, among other methods. Some companies have also begun incorporating SOL, BNB, SUI, HYPE, and even Meme coins into their treasuries to achieve various objectives such as ecosystem synergy, strategic investment, or marketing, indicating a trend towards diversification in corporate treasury structures. In practice, several typical models for corporate کرپٹو treasuries have emerged. For example, Strategy continuously purchases BTC through capital market financing, forming a cyclical model of “financing, buying coins, refinancing”; mining company MARA accumulates BTC through mining; while BitMine establishes a large-scale ETH treasury through financing and engages in staking to earn on-chain yields beyond asset reserves.

Corporate crypto treasuries are evolving from explorations by individual companies into a new trend in capital allocation. They are not only changing corporate fund management methods but are also gradually forming new business models and capital market narratives. However, this model still faces challenges such as price volatility, reliance on financing, regulatory uncertainty, and liquidity risks. In the future, as regulatory systems mature, on-chain financial infrastructure develops, and institutional participation increases, crypto treasuries are expected to play an increasingly important role in the global corporate asset management system.

Table of Contents

1. Background of the Rise of Corporate Crypto Treasuries

1.1 Macro Environment as a Driving Force Behind the Rise of Corporate Crypto Treasuries

1.2 Global Regulation and Accounting Standards Paving the Way for Crypto Assets in Financial Reports

2. Main Treasury Types

2.1 BTC and ETH are the Choices for Most Companies Building Treasuries

2.2 BNB Treasury: Ecosystem-Driven and Resonating with بازار Sentiment

2.3 SOL and Other ٹوکن Treasuries

3. Case Study Analysis

3.1 Strategy: The Pioneer of BTC Treasuries

3.2 Strategy Inspires Other Companies to Build Bitcoin Treasuries

3.3 BitMine: The World’s Largest ETH Treasury Company

3.4 Other ETH Treasury Companies

3.5 Solana Treasuries Adopted by More Companies

3.6 Typical BNB Treasury Cases

3.7 Treasury Cases for Other Digital Currencies

4. Breakdown of Corporate Treasury Management Strategies

4.1 Asset Allocation Structure

4.2 Operational Strategies

4.3 Risk and Compliance Management

5. Market Impact

5.1 Impact of Crypto Treasuries on Corporate Stock Prices

5.2 Impact on the Crypto Market and Sentiment Amplification Effect

6. Challenges and Trends

6.1 Risks and Challenges

6.2 Trends and Outlook

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1. Background of the Rise of Corporate Crypto Treasuries

1.1 Macro Environment as a Driving Force Behind the Rise of Corporate Crypto Treasuries

In recent years, an increasing number of companies have begun building their own cryptocurrency treasuries. In the past, corporate fund management relied more on cash and traditional financial assets, but in today’s complex and volatile environment, this single choice is gradually revealing its disadvantages. Inflation accelerates cash depreciation, geopolitical and cross-border payment risks are emerging one after another (such as energy and payment disruptions caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, sanctions and restrictions triggered by US-China tech friction, etc.), uncertainty in corporate global supply chains and capital flows is also intensifying, and US dollar hegemony is constantly being challenged. Against this backdrop, more and more companies are beginning to allocate a portion of their funds to crypto assets, hoping to find a “new type of asset pool” that can both hedge risks and possess global liquidity.

Bitcoin’s “digital gold” narrative has shown companies a potential hedge against inflation; mainstream public chains like Ethereum can not only be used for value storage but also open up broader financial ecosystems such as smart contracts and DeFi. The emergence of stablecoins has further changed the daily operations of companies: cross-border settlements can arrive in real-time at costs far lower than the traditional banking system. Meanwhile, on-chain financial tools also allow corporate idle funds to no longer lie dormant but generate yields through liquidity pools, staking, and other methods.

This trend is not only spreading among traditional companies. Native Web3 organizations like DAOs, DeFi protocols, and public chain funds have long made treasury management a core focus, emphasizing fund security, transparency, and programmability. If traditional companies want to enter this space, they must also plan ahead in terms of financial strategy, technical architecture, and compliance frameworks. This is not just “holding assets” but a completely new management logic and competitive strategy.

For some tech, internet, and gaming companies, publicly holding crypto assets is even more important than “financial returns” itself. It is a brand signal, conveying an innovative and cutting-edge stance, thereby attracting users, investors, and even potential partners. Some companies even directly integrate their treasury with their business, incorporating token rewards into their product ecosystems to form new growth flywheels.

1.2 Global Regulation and Accounting Standards Paving the Way for Crypto Assets in Financial Reports

It is worth noting that the policy and regulatory environment is also continuously improving. More and more jurisdictions are clarifying accounting and compliance frameworks for crypto assets, enabling them to legally enter corporate financial reports.

In recent years, several major jurisdictions have successively clarified accounting and compliance frameworks for crypto assets, gradually enabling them to enter corporate financial reports in a legal form. In the United States, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued new rules in 2023 requiring companies to measure crypto assets held at fair value and directly reflect their volatility in the income statement. This means companies no longer need to treat them under the intangible asset impairment model but can more transparently and timely reflect changes in asset value.

In the European Union, the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) has been gradually implemented since 2024, providing a clear legal framework for stablecoin issuance and the registration and disclosure obligations of Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs). At the same time, EU accounting standards are exploring unified treatment methods for incorporating crypto assets into financial statements to avoid accounting discrepancies in multinational corporate operations.

The Asia-Pacific region is also taking frequent action. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has long clarified the compliance boundaries for crypto assets in payments, capital markets, and asset management, requiring companies to truthfully disclose related risks and returns in financial reports. Japan, by amending the Financial Instruments and تبادلہ Act, has clarified the legal status of stablecoins and certain crypto assets, ensuring their transparency in the reports of financial institutions and listed companies.

The implementation of these policies is reducing the compliance uncertainty for companies holding crypto assets, paving the way for their inclusion on balance sheets, and also promoting the gradual integration of crypto assets into the mainstream financial system. As the demonstration effect of pioneers like MicroStrategy, Tesla, and Block gradually becomes apparent, the market is also gradually accepting this model. It is foreseeable that as regulation and infrastructure mature, more companies will incorporate digital assets into their balance sheets in the future, making crypto treasuries an important part of corporate strategy and capital management.

2. Main Treasury Types

2.1 BTC and ETH are the Choices for Most Companies Building Treasuries

Against the backdrop of crypto assets gradually entering mainstream capital allocation, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have become the two primary choices for companies building treasuries. The reason these two stand out is primarily due to their leading positions in market capitalization, liquidity, security, and market recognition.

The commonality between them is that both BTC and ETH possess scarcity and global liquidity, providing companies with tools to hedge against fiat currency depreciation and inflation risks. At the same time, their high market capitalization and deep liquidity allow companies to maintain necessary fund flexibility while ensuring asset security.

However, there are also differences in their functional attributes. BTC’s “digital gold” narrative is widely accepted by the market, with its value proposition centered on long-term value storage and inflation resistance. Companies include BTC in their treasuries mainly for asset preservation and hedging considerations. ETH, on the other hand, combines the dual attributes of “store of value + productive asset.” On top of value storage, ETH can generate stable yields through staking and also play a direct role in applications like DeFi, NFTs, and Layer 2, helping companies improve treasury asset utilization and business synergy.

Therefore, BTC treasuries lean more towards passive holding, while ETH treasuries exhibit more active management characteristics. For example, if a company focuses on a BTC treasury, it can achieve long-term stability similar to gold; focusing on an ETH treasury allows for additional yields and business integration advantages while taking on more operational complexity. BTC and ETH are becoming core assets for an increasing number of corporate treasury management strategies.

2.2 BNB Treasury: Ecosystem-Driven and Resonating with Market Sentiment

Against the backdrop where BTC and ETH have become mainstream allocations for corporate treasuries, BNB is gradually stepping into the spotlight as an emerging treasury choice. Recently, the BNB price broke through the significant $1,000 threshold, not only refreshing market perceptions of its value but also driving the trend of companies and institutions viewing it as a strategic asset.

BNB is the core asset of the BNB Chain and is backed by the Binance exchange. BNB is not only used for transaction fees but is also widely used in staking, Launchpool, and interactions with on-chain applications. This “utility + ecosystem carrier” attribute makes it easier for BNB to create synergistic effects with a company’s actual business. Secondly, market sentiment and brand effect play a role. CZ has repeatedly posted on the official X account about companies accepting and building BNB treasuries, significantly increasing BNB’s market attention and recognition, creating favorable external conditions for its use as a treasury asset.

As of September 2025, several companies have publicly announced BNB treasury allocations. For example, CEA Industries purchased 200,000 BNB (approximately $160 million) through a subsidiary, becoming one of the largest corporate holders to date; Nano Labs plans to purchase BNB on a large scale through issuing convertible notes, targeting a holding ratio of 5%-10% of the circulating supply; Windtree Therapeutics also announced a BNB treasury plan totaling up to $200 million. These moves indicate that BNB treasuries are not just short-term speculative actions driven by price increases but are gradually becoming a strategic allocation choice.

However, unlike BTC’s “digital gold” positioning and ETH’s “productive asset” attributes, BNB has higher price volatility, and its ecosystem’s security and governance structure are also prone to become focal points for external scrutiny. Furthermore, at the accounting and regulatory level, BNB has not yet gained widespread recognition like BTC, and companies may face more uncertainty in disclosure and tax treatment. Therefore, although BNB treasuries offer companies higher growth potential and business synergy, they also require companies to establish stricter risk management and compliance mechanisms.

2.3 SOL and Other Token Treasuries

In 2025, corporate treasury asset allocations are incorporating more crypto assets, including Solana (SOL), the Hyperliquid platform token HYPE, the Sui blockchain token SUI, and some meme coins like DOGE, BONK, and TRUMP. These emerging tokens are providing companies with additional growth opportunities, ecosystem synergy, and market signals.

Solana (SOL), as a growth-oriented ecosystem asset, with the advantages of low cost and high throughput of a high-performance chain, has formed an active ecosystem in areas like DeFi, NFTs, gaming, and payments, making SOL treasuries lean more towards strategic bets and business synergy rather than pure value storage. In 2025, several Web3-native companies and venture capital funds have included SOL in their treasuries to capture the capital appreciation potential brought by ecosystem growth.

The native token HYPE of the Hyperliquid platform embodies the characteristics of high-yield DeFi ecosystem-driven assets. Companies holding HYPE can participate in on-chain perpetual contract trading and liquid staking to earn additional yields. In 2025, several companies like Lion Group and Sonnet BioTherapeutics established HYPE treasuries, indicating its emerging position in corporate asset allocation. Compared to ETH treasuries, HYPE’s ecosystem yields are more dependent on platform activity, and its volatility and strategic risks are relatively higher.

SUI, as the native token of the Sui blockchain, primarily embodies infrastructure value and strategic reserve significance. Its horizontal scalability and high throughput have attracted institutional attention. Corporate treasury strategies not only focus on asset appreciation but also combine on-chain products and infrastructure construction. Large institutions like SUI Group Holdings have accumulated over 100 million SUI for long-term strategic reserves.

Some meme coins like DOGE, BONK, and TRUMP have also begun to be included in the treasuries of a few companies. Although these tokens initially focused on speculation and community culture, companies are attempting to capture market sentiment and increase liquidity signals by holding them. For example, companies like CleanCore and House of Doge have acquired a certain proportion of DOGE, and a few companies have also included BONK in their treasuries. Compared to traditional store-of-value assets, meme coins carry significantly higher risks but possess unique value in marketing, branding, and community engagement.

3. Case Study Analysis

According to CoinGecko data statistics, as of March 2026, the total holdings of dedicated Bitcoin treasuries in the market have exceeded 1.78 million BTC, accounting for approximately 8.48% of Bitcoin’s circulating supply, corresponding to a market value of approximately $123.1 billion. Dedicated Ethereum treasuries collectively hold approximately 6.45 million ETH, with a total value exceeding $13 billion, accounting for over 5.3% of the current ETH circulating supply. More and more traditional companies and capital market participants are incorporating crypto assets into their asset allocation systems, with crypto assets gradually moving from fringe investment targets towards institutionalized allocation assets. In this chapter, we will first focus on case studies of BTC and ETH treasuries, exploring their applications and differences in corporate strategy, risk management, and market performance. At the same time, we will also pay attention to other token-type treasuries that have recently emerged; as an emerging trend, different types of treasuries are equally worthy of our attention.

3.1 Strategy: The Pioneer of BTC Treasuries

Investors following cryptocurrency treasuries are certainly familiar with Strategy (renamed from MicroStrategy). As a pioneer in Bitcoin treasuries, Strategy, through its own experience and performance, introduced the concept of cryptocurrency treasuries to the corporate and public eye.

• Strategy’s BTC Treasury Construction Journey

Since 2020, under the leadership of CEO Michael Saylor, Strategy took the lead in incorporating Bitcoin into its core treasury assets. In August 2020, Strategy made its first purchase of 21,454 Bitcoins, subsequently building a massive Bitcoin treasury through phased accumulation. Each increase in holdings was funded through methods such as issuing convertible bonds, preferred stock, and common stock, ensuring diversified funding sources and reducing risks from a single financing channel.

According to BitcoinTreasuries data, as of March 2026, Strategy has cumulatively invested approximately $56 billion in purchasing Bitcoin, with an average purchase price of about $75,860 per BTC. The company currently holds a total of 738,731 BTC, accounting for approximately 3.69% of Bitcoin’s current circulating supply. Calculated at the then-market price, its Bitcoin holdings were overall in an unrealized loss position of about 8.81%. Despite short-term price volatility leading to periodic unrealized losses, Strategy has persisted with its long-term Bitcoin treasury strategy and continues to expand its holdings through capital market financing

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