In 2024, institutional investors acquired 859,454 Bitcoins, equivalent to eight years of issuance, driven by the rise of US-traded spot Bitcoin ETFs, which now manage 1.4 million BTC. Public companies, notably MicroStrategy, added 297,673 BTC to their treasuries, enhancing market liquidity. Growing interest in a "Bitcoin Strategic Reserve" among lawmakers, alongside existing holdings by countries like Bhutan and El Salvador, signals a potential shift towards broader institutional and sovereign adoption of Bitcoin.