Ethereum Updates Today: Ethereum Surpasses Bitcoin as Companies Boost Crypto Treasury Holdings

In 2025, the trend of corporate crypto treasuries has entered a new era, as more public companies are allocating substantial sums to digital assets as part of their financial strategies. From AI enterprises in Japan to American biotech innovators, businesses are turning to cryptocurrencies to broaden their reserves, seek returns, and shield themselves from economic uncertainty. This momentum is fueled by supportive regulatory developments, robust institutional infrastructure, and the increasing recognition of crypto as a legitimate asset for corporations.

Quantum Solutions, an artificial intelligence company headquartered in Tokyo, has distinguished itself in this arena. On October 21, its Hong Kong branch, GPT Pals Studio, purchased 2,000 ETH for $7.85 million, raising its total holdings to 3,865 ETH, now worth $15.1 million, according to a

. This acquisition made Quantum Solutions the eleventh-largest treasury holder worldwide and the second-largest outside the United States, based on CoinGecko statistics. The company, which has experienced a 17% increase in its share price so far this year, intends to keep adding ether to its reserves to build long-term value, the report noted.

In the United States,

has made a similarly ambitious move: its stock price jumped after it revealed a . The biotech company, primarily owned by , to establish a $30 million digital asset treasury. Their approach is to invest in a basket of the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap, excluding stablecoins, utilizing BitGo’s regulated cold storage and OTC services. "This collaboration enables us to diversify our treasury with digital assets, demonstrating our dedication to financial strength and leadership in the digital economy," stated Co-CEO Jerry Wang. This step places Qualigen among the first global tech firms to implement a diversified crypto treasury model.

Elsewhere, ENDRA Life Sciences has entered the crypto space with a targeted investment in decentralized finance (DeFi). The medical technology company based in Ann Arbor allocated $3 million from a $4.9 million private placement to

, which are native to the Hyperliquid protocol. ENDRA’s CEO, Alexander Tokman, highlighted that this aligns with Arca Investment Management’s top DeFi convictions and aims to earn returns through staking and options. The HYPE token has climbed nearly 10% recently, driven by institutional demand and a $1 billion SEC filing from Hyperliquid Strategies, the article mentioned.

These actions are part of a larger movement among institutions toward digital assets. Ethereum, in particular, has seen rapid adoption for treasury purposes, with U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs drawing over $26.5 billion in inflows this year,

. The expansion of Layer 2 solutions, the rise of stablecoins, and the growth of tokenization are further reinforcing Ethereum’s position as a foundation for real-world financial applications. More than 35.7 million ETH—valued at $138 billion—are currently staked, reaching record highs amid a deflationary supply trend.

This shift has even disrupted traditional rankings: in the third quarter of 2025, Ethereum overtook

in institutional inflows, attracting $9.6 billion compared to Bitcoin’s $8.7 billion, according to . Experts attribute this to Ethereum’s ability to generate yield, regulatory transparency, and its growing adoption by corporations. "Ethereum combines innovation with reliability, making it attractive to institutional investors," said Zach Friedman, co-founder of Secure Digital Markets.

The outlook remains strong.

Ethereum could reach $18,000 by year’s end, propelled by stablecoin expansion, ETF staking approvals, and increasing demand from corporate treasuries. At the same time, platforms such as are making staking more accessible, allowing smaller investors to earn yields from Ethereum without needing the 32 ETH minimum.

As more public companies build up their crypto reserves, the boundaries between conventional finance and digital assets

. With regulatory policies advancing and institutional systems becoming more sophisticated, 2025 could be seen as the year crypto became a central pillar of corporate financial management.