During the first half of 2025, there has been a significant increase in institutional interest in cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin. At the same time, the industry has suffered record losses from hacking attacks.
This is reported by Finway
Amid geopolitical instability in the Middle East, the price of Bitcoin fluctuated between $98,200 and $108,000. Despite the volatility, large companies continue to build their Bitcoin reserves.
Institutional Interest in Cryptocurrencies
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has increased its portfolio to 592,345 BTC. Japanese company Metaplanet has accumulated 11,111 BTC, becoming the fifth largest public holder of the first cryptocurrency. Cardone Capital purchased 1,000 BTC for over $101 million.
CoinShares emphasized that Bitcoin is increasingly viewed as a reserve asset due to its stability, lower volatility compared to gold, and the network’s continuous operation at 99.98% since 2009.
Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs continue to attract significant funds – over $1 billion in the past week. On June 24, a record daily inflow of $660 million was recorded.
Record Losses from Hacking Attacks
According to TRM Labs, the crypto industry suffered losses of over $2.1 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a historical record. About 80% of the losses are related to infrastructure hacks, theft of seed phrases, and private keys.
Among significant incidents are the hack of the DeFi protocol Resupply for $9.5 million and the emergence of a new virus, SparkKitty, aimed at stealing seed phrases from iOS and Android users.
On the regulatory front, American exchanges Coinbase and Kraken have received licenses under the European MiCA regulation, allowing them to expand their presence in the EU.