Bitcoin’s role in crypto investments has grown, driven by ETFs and investor confidence.
- Bitcoin now makes up about 31% of investor crypto portfolios
- Institutional Bitcoin holdings have nearly doubled since early June
- XRP rises as retail traders shift away from Solana and Bitcoin
Bitcoin Takes the Lead in Portfolios
Bitcoin now accounts for 30.95% of total assets in crypto portfolios as of May 2025. That’s up from 25.4% in November 2024, making it the biggest single asset held by crypto investors. This increase is linked to new spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and more friendly U.S. crypto rules.
Institutional Interest Is Surging
More companies are buying and holding Bitcoin. As of June, over 244 companies now hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets. That’s nearly double compared to a few weeks earlier. These companies hold around 3.45 million Bitcoin, including 834,000 BTC held by public firms and 1.39 million BTC through ETFs. The rising demand may push Bitcoin’s value to $1.8 million by 2035, according to expert Joe Burnett.
Retail Traders Shift to Altcoins
Individual investors, also known as retail traders, seem to be cutting back on Bitcoin. Their holdings dropped by 37% since November, now at just 11.6%. Many of these traders are now investing in altcoins like XRP and stablecoins. This trend shows how ETF approval news can affect investor choices.
XRP Gains, Solana Loses
XRP has doubled in crypto portfolios, going from 1.29% in November 2024 to 2.42% in May 2025. This is likely due to hope for a future XRP ETF, which experts believe may launch before one for Solana. In contrast, Solana holdings have dropped sharply, from 2.72% down to 1.76% over the same time period.
Source: cointelegraph.com
