2026-01-21 06:23:11

A senior executive at a certain crypto asset service company recently made a bold prediction: by the end of 2026, nearly half of the top 250 companies in the United States will hold crypto assets or deploy blockchain solutions.

Where does this confidence come from? A compliance platform conducted a mid-year survey last year, and the results were surprising — 60% of Fortune 500 executives said their companies are already working on blockchain projects. What does this number indicate? It shows that this is no longer just a niche activity for a few tech enthusiasts, but is becoming a standard move among mainstream enterprises.

Bitcoin has even leapfrogged from a virtual asset to an asset allocation option for publicly listed companies. Although currently not many Fortune 500 companies hold BTC, the trend has shifted. Gaming retailer made its first purchase of 4,710 bitcoins in May 2025, and electric vehicle manufacturers and payment technology companies are also on the list. Once the giants start dancing, latecomers will struggle to keep up.

Even more interesting is the explosive growth of the digital asset management industry. From just 4 firms in 2020 to over 200 now — a 50-fold increase in five years. By 2025, nearly 100 new digital asset management companies will have been established, demonstrating the market’s rapid and frantic expansion.

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ETH_Maxi_Taxi

· 13h ago

60% of the Fortune 500 are involved in blockchain, now traditional finance is really panicking The era of elephants dancing has arrived, those still hesitating better jump on board quickly 50x growth, this speed is crazy... the market is just so ruthless In the first half of 2026, the battle for dominance, whoever falls behind will be doomed Instead of blindly predicting, it's better to see what big companies are doing now Mainstreaming, after all, is just about pouring money into it 100 new digital asset management companies established in one year, bubble? Or a new opportunity? Bitcoin's transition from "virtual" to "asset allocation" happened so quickly, I really didn't expect it It's called strategic planning, but actually it's just FOMO, everyone

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ChainBrain

· 13h ago

The elephant is really dancing, and this time it's not just slogans. The Fortune 500 are all getting on board. 60% of executives are already playing with blockchain. This is no longer a small circle game; it's mainstream for sure. Really? Game retailers are starting to stockpile Bitcoin? Then the industry turning point must be here. Digital asset management companies have increased 50 times in five years. Crazy, crazy. Who can withstand this growth rate? Come on, if by the end of 2026, half of the top 250 companies actually hold cryptocurrencies, that would be a true institutional-level turning point. Money flowing this way, what does it mean? It indicates that companies still on the sidelines are about to be left behind by the times. From 4 to over 200 companies, the market demand is right there. No need to argue. But will this prediction turn out to be just another wave of hype? Or is there real progress? We’ll have to see the data that follows.

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WalletDivorcer

· 13h ago

Wow, the elephant is really dancing now. Retail investors better hurry up. 60% of the Fortune 500 are involved in blockchain? That number is pretty intense; it feels like last year's predictions are now coming true. From 4 companies to over 200, this growth rate is incredible. Money is really pouring into this. Wait, even game retailers are starting to stockpile Bitcoin? The CFOs of those traditional companies probably can't sit still anymore. 50x growth... Is this telling me that those who haven't gotten on board are already too late? Is it true that by the end of 2026, half of the big enterprises will hold some crypto? That doesn't seem that exaggerated. How will those newly established asset management firms survive? How long can this wind last?

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PensionDestroyer

· 13h ago

Elephants dance, only then can the waves crash forward Traditional finance is truly panicking now, the old guys are starting to buy the dip in BTC 50x growth, this number looks crazy, who says this isn't the future See you in the first half of 2026, those who didn't get on board by then will be crying Institutions FOMO entering the market, this is really just the beginning, okay

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AirdropHermit

· 13h ago

The elephant has really started dancing, and the Fortune 500 companies are all rushing in. Latecomers are genuinely a bit panicked. Traditional companies' moves are truly hardcore; data shows that 60% are already on board, which doesn't lie. Nearly a hundred digital asset management companies are established in a year? This rapid growth is dizzying to watch—it's truly the moment of the windfall.

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DegenWhisperer

· 14h ago

Elephants dance, the younger generation is powerless... This wave really can't be missed --- 60% is already in action? Then the remaining 40% really haven't reacted yet haha --- 50x increase... By 2025, 100 new companies will be established in a year, this growth rate is outrageous --- Bitcoin has gone from a virtual asset to a standard configuration, the rapid turn is a bit dizzying --- Game retailers bought 4710 BTC, I should think about my own moves --- Honestly, companies are rushing in, what are retail investors hesitating for --- By 2026, half of the Fortune 250 will be involved in crypto? I've been waiting for this day for a long time --- 50x growth... This number looks exciting, gotta hurry and get on board

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