2026-01-21 05:20:55

According to industry forecasts, the penetration of cryptocurrencies into traditional large enterprises may exceed expectations. A senior executive from Ripple recently stated that by the end of 2026, approximately 250 of the largest publicly listed companies in the United States are expected to be involved in crypto assets or utilize blockchain financial tools.

This judgment is supported by data. A compliance platform's survey in mid-2022 showed that among Fortune 500 companies, 60% of executives reported that their companies had initiated blockchain-related projects. In other words, this is no longer a fringe topic but a mainstream corporate action.

More obvious signals come from the balance sheets of listed companies. An increasing number of enterprises are officially announcing holdings of Bitcoin, although the current number is not yet majority, the growth trend is clear. GameStop purchased 4,710 BTC for the first time in May 2025, and companies like Block Inc and Tesla have also joined this camp. This process from sporadic testing to chain reactions often accelerates subsequent participants' follow-up.

From the supply side, the digital asset management industry is also expanding rapidly. In 2020, there were only 4 related institutions, and now it has grown to over 200, with nearly 100 added just in 2025 alone. As demand increases, professional services follow suit, forming a virtuous cycle of self-reinforcement.

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Layer2Arbitrageur

· 18h ago

ngl the 250 companies by 2026 number feels conservative once you factor in the adoption curve mechanics here. that's literally just ~83bps penetration of the S&P500, mathematically screaming "underestimate."

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StakeOrRegret

· 20h ago

Wait, did GameStop buy 4710 BTC? Is this serious, or just another round of hype... Mainstream companies are really here, not just a dream. The numbers from 250 companies, Ripple mentioned them, need to be viewed in context. Institutional service providers have grown from 4 to over 200, the speed is indeed crazy. Everyone is catching the scent of money. Can $XRP keep up with this pace? Honestly, it's a bit uncertain.

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DuskSurfer

· 01-21 05:50

250 large companies? Nah, it looks more like Ripple boasting itself. Let's see when it truly gets implemented.

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HodlTheDoor

· 01-21 05:44

Big institutions are really starting to move. This time it's not hype, but real money deployment. --- 250 publicly listed companies? GameStop leading the way in buying BTC, the following trend is coming, right? --- 60% of the Fortune 500 are involved in blockchain, and some still say it's a scam. That's hilarious. --- From 4 institutions to over 200, the growth rate is quite rapid. The ecosystem is indeed maturing. --- Wait, Tesla also holding BTC? Why didn't I follow suit? I need to copy the trend. --- By the end of 2026, 250 companies involved in crypto? It would be embarrassing not to buy by then, haha. --- The rapid expansion on the supply side indicates real demand, unlike the previous false prosperity. --- Mainstream companies are entering one after another. This time feels truly different. XRP should also take off.

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CryptoComedian

· 01-21 05:43

Smiling and then crying, 60% of the Fortune 500 are involved in blockchain, and I'm still debating whether to buy 🤦 --- 250 listed companies entering the market by 2026? Now the institutions are really here, are the retail investors ready to be cut? --- From 4 institutions to over 200, this growth rate is faster than the decline in my account balance, no problem --- GameStop bought 4710 Bitcoins, I haven't even got one, this is called class division --- 60% of senior management have started projects, so what about the other 40%? Do they want to cut ties with the crypto world? Truly courageous --- Data speaks, but my wallet remains silent... hmm, this is a virtuous cycle --- Large enterprises are entering one after another, retail investors, charge! They are asset allocation, we are paying tuition

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SnapshotBot

· 01-21 05:32

250 companies have entered the market, this wave of institutional adoption curve is really about to take off!

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MintMaster