Capital B Cranks Up Aggressive Bitcoin Buying Strategy with $299 Million in Holdings
Capital B, a French Bitcoin treasury firm, has set its sights on buying as much Bitcoin as possible, as fast as possible. This aggressive strategy, outlined by CEO Alexandre Laizet at a recent Bitcoin conference, aims to tap into public financial markets to fund purchases of the cryptocurrency. In this approach, Capital B is leaning on institutional funding to grow its Bitcoin holdings.
The company has already raised €21 million through an institutional funding round and uses its status as a publicly traded firm to raise fresh capital for buying more BTC. This method has become increasingly common among corporate Bitcoin holders, who are looking to expand their positions in the cryptocurrency market.
Laizet's vision for Capital B is centered around long-term holding of Bitcoin, which he believes is a store-of-value vehicle that will appreciate over time. He emphasizes the importance of accretive purchases, which add value per share without diluting existing shareholders. By focusing on long-term growth and using public market capital to fund its purchases, Capital B aims to become one of the leading corporate holders of Bitcoin.
With its current holdings valued at $299.14 million and a 2.1% year-to-date yield in 2026, Capital B has solidified its position among notable corporate Bitcoin holders. The company's aggressive buying strategy is likely to influence the market, as more firms may follow suit by tapping into public capital markets to fund their Bitcoin purchases.