Public companies have sold $8.08 billion in Bitcoin in 2026: Lookonchain

Publicly listed companies have sold more than 108,000 Bitcoin worth approximately $8.08 billion so far in 2026, with major mining firms MARA Holdings and Riot Platforms accounting for more than half of the total. Summary Fourteen publicly listed companies have sold a combined 108,247 BTC worth approximately $8.08 billion in 2026, according to Lookonchain. MARA led corporate Bitcoin sales with 40,581 BTC worth $3.03 billion, followed by Riot Platforms with 20,264 BTC valued at $1.51 billion. MARA used $750 million from recent Bitcoin sales to repay loans backed by its BTC holdings, releasing 17,477 BTC previously pledged as collateral. Riot Platforms sold Bitcoin to finance its data center expansion, while several other miners have redirected resources toward artificial intelligence infrastructure. According to blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain, 14 public companies sold a combined 108,247 BTC as of November 10, with MARA leading the list after selling 40,581 BTC worth approximately $3.03 billion. Riot Platforms followed with 20,264 BTC worth $1.51 billion, while Bitdeer Technologies ranked third with 10,553 BTC valued at $787 million. Lookonchain estimated that MARA sold its Bit...