Capital B, Europe’s first Bitcoin Treasury Company, has acquired an additional 8 BTC for €0.5 million, increasing its total holdings to 2,844 BTC.
The company reports a ‘BTC Yield’ of 0.29% for both the year and the current quarter, highlighting steady growth in its crypto treasury. The purchase was funded through a capital increase of €0.6 million at €0.71 per share via an “ATM” agreement with TOBAM.
🟠 Capital B confirms the acquisition of 8 BTC for €0.5 million, the holding of a total of 2,844 BTC, and a BTC Yield of 0,29% YTD ⚡️
Full Press Release (EN): https://t.co/558oh3T4hc
Full Press Release (FR): https://t.co/0VCAIkZK3B
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— Capital B (@_ALCPB) March 16, 2026
Capital increase supports crypto strategy
The capital raise allowed Capital B to reinforce its Bitcoin treasury while issuing 788,190 new shares. Following the transaction, the group’s average acquisition cost stands at €92,971 per BTC, giving a total book value of €264.4 million. The move aligns with the company’s strategy to increase Bitcoin per share over time and maintain transparent KPIs, including ‘BTC Gain’ and ‘BTC € Gain.’
Strong performance highlights yield growth
Since the start of 2026, Capital B has recorded a gain of 8.1 BTC, equivalent to €0.5 million. The company tracks performance metrics on a fully diluted share basis to demonstrate yield efficiency while maintaining operational flexibility. All Bitcoin acquisitions are executed via Swissquote Bank Europe and secured with Taurus technology, ensuring safe custody.
Capital B continues to position itself as a leader in corporate Bitcoin treasury management in Europe, combining traditional finance practices with cryptocurrency exposure. Investors are watching closely as the firm grows its holdings in a volatile crypto market.
As of March 2026, over 160 institutions hold roughly 1.78 million BTC, representing about 8.5% of the total supply and valued at over $130 billion. Leading corporate holders include MicroStrategy, MARA Holdings (53,000+ BTC), Tesla (11,500+ BTC), Block, Inc. (8,800+ BTC), and Japan’s Metaplanet Inc. Public companies, private firms, and governments continue to acquire Bitcoin, often as part of treasury strategies or digital reserve allocations.
Notably, Capital B recently acquired an additional 58 BTC valued at approximately €5.9 million, bringing its total holdings to 2,013 BTC, now worth more than €183 million.
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