The Blockchain Group Buys Nearly $70M Worth of Bitcoin, Boosting Total Holdings to 1,471 BTC
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By James Van Straten, AI Boost|Edited by Parikshit Mishra
Jun 3, 2025, 7:51 a.m.
- BTC holdings total 1,471 BTC worth 131.9 million euros; yield of 1,097.6% YTD.
- Acquisitions funded by 62.1 million euros in capital operations, including major backing from Fulgur.
The Blockchain Group (ALTBG), listed on Euronext Growth Paris and known as Europe’s first bitcoin
treasury company, has bought 624 BTC for approximately 60.2 million euros ($68.8 million).
This move follows two major financing operations: a reserved capital increase and a convertible bond issuance.
STORY CONTINUES BELOW
On May 20, 2025, the Group raised 6.8 million euros through a private placement, enabling the acquisition of 80 BTC. Shortly after, on May 26, a convertible bond issuance brought in 55.3 million euros subscribed by Fulgur Ventures used to purchase an additional 544 BTC.
As a result, The Blockchain Group and its Luxembourg-based subsidiary now hold a total of 1,471 BTC, valued at roughly 131.9 million euros (averaging 89,687 euros per bitcoin).
Since the beginning of 2025, the company has recorded a BTC yield of 1,097.6% YTD, along with a BTC gain of 439 BTC and a value gain of 42.3 million euros.
Disclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk’s full AI Policy.
James Van Straten is a Senior Analyst at CoinDesk, specializing in Bitcoin and its interplay with the macroeconomic environment. Previously, James worked as a Research Analyst at Saidler & Co., a Swiss hedge fund, where he developed expertise in on-chain analytics. His work focuses on monitoring flows to analyze Bitcoin’s role within the broader financial system.
In addition to his professional endeavors, James serves as an advisor to Coinsilium, a UK publicly traded company, where he provides guidance on their Bitcoin treasury strategy. He also holds investments in Bitcoin and Strategy (MSTR).
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