Public Firms Offload $8.08 Billion in Bitcoin During 2026

Publicly listed companies have sold a combined 108,247 Bitcoin worth approximately $8.08 billion so far in 2026, according to data from blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain cited by CryptoNews. Major mining firms MARA Holdings and Riot Platforms accounted for more than half of the total corporate disposals as miners pivot resources toward artificial intelligence and data center infrastructure.

MARA led corporate Bitcoin sales by disposing of 40,581 BTC worth $3.03 billion at an estimated average price of $74,446. The company used $750 million from recent sales to repay Bitcoin-backed loans, releasing 17,477 BTC previously pledged as collateral. MARA has reduced its total debt by $1.4 billion since the beginning of 2026 as part of a modified balance sheet policy permitting the sale of mined and held coins.

Riot Platforms ranked second, selling 20,264 BTC valued at $1.51 billion at an average price of $73,231 to finance its expanding data center operations. Other notable corporate sellers included Bitdeer Technologies with 10,553 BTC worth $787 million, Cango with 7,001 BTC, and CleanSpark with 5,715 BTC. The heavy selling coincides with substantial capital expenditures by public miners into high-performance computing assets.

Key facts

• Fourteen publicly listed companies sold 108,247 Bitcoin worth $8.08 billion in 2026.
• MARA Holdings led with 40,581 BTC sold for approximately $3.03 billion.
• Riot Platforms sold 20,264 BTC valued at $1.51 billion to fund data center expansions.
• MARA used $750 million in proceeds to repay loans and release 17,477 BTC from collateral.