Group 1 - The global cryptocurrency market has reached a historic milestone, with 163 publicly listed companies holding a total of 955,953 Bitcoins, representing 4.55% of the total BTC supply, marking a new record for institutional holdings [1] - MicroStrategy leads the pack with a holding of 628,791 BTC, accounting for 65.77% of the total institutional holdings [1] - The collective action of these companies signifies the transition of cryptocurrency from an "alternative investment" to a "mainstream asset allocation" [2] Group 2 - The demand for Bitcoin among institutional investors has surged exponentially since MicroStrategy first included Bitcoin in its balance sheet in 2020 [2] - Key drivers for this trend include inflation hedging, asset diversification, and the maturation of decentralized finance (DeFi) technologies [2] Group 3 - XBIT decentralized trading platform has emerged as a secure entry point for institutional funds, utilizing a non-custodial model and smart contract security mechanisms [5] - XBIT's technology architecture is recognized as an industry benchmark, featuring a zero-trust security model, compliance KYC/AML systems, and cross-chain liquidity pools [5][6] - The platform's unique features include military-grade encryption, real-time monitoring of suspicious transactions, and support for instant exchanges of major assets [5][6] Group 4 - XBIT has launched an "institution-exclusive channel" providing API interfaces and customized market-making services, which has helped a crypto fund reduce its BTC holding costs by 3.2% [6] - Despite the rise in institutional holdings, XBIT maintains a commitment to decentralized inclusive finance, with a 217% increase in daily trading volume among retail investors since August [7] Group 5 - XBIT plans to introduce a community governance token, allowing holders to participate in platform fee sharing and feature voting, representing an innovative disruption of traditional centralized exchange profit-sharing models [7] - If the current growth rate continues, the BTC holdings of publicly listed companies could exceed 2 million by 2026 [8] - XBIT is also planning to launch an "institutional custody solution" to provide regulatory-friendly on-chain asset custody services for traditional financial institutions [8]