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Semler Scientific, a California-based technology company, announced its goal to purchase 105,000 Bitcoins within the next three years. The company has drawn attention with the Bitcoin Standard it adopted in May 2024.
Between May 23 and June 3, Semler invested approximately $20 million to acquire 185 Bitcoins, increasing its total Bitcoin holdings to 4,449 BTC. At current market prices, the value of these assets has reached approximately $446.2 million. Now, Semler Scientific aims to hold 10,000 Bitcoins by the end of 2025, 42,000 by the end of 2026, and 105,000 by the end of 2027. With this move, the company strengthens its strong position in the Bitcoin market.
Semler Scientific Chairman Eric Semler stated, “Our Bitcoin strategy has become even stronger with Joe Burnett joining our team.” He emphasized that Burnett’s expertise in Bitcoin and treasury management will bring long-term value to the company. Joe Burnett previously served as Director of Market Research at Unchained. He also worked as the Lead Analyst at Blockware Solutions and played an active role in founding one of the largest Bitcoin mining platforms in the United States.
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Success and Returns on Bitcoin Investments
The company has achieved a 287% return on its Bitcoin investments since May 2024. Moreover, as of June 3, 2025, it has gained $177 million. In addition, it recorded a 26.7% return on Bitcoin year-to-date.
Semler Scientific finances its Bitcoin purchases using equity and debt funding as well as operational cash flows. Through a market offering program launched in April 2025, it generated $136.2 million from stock sales. These financial resources enable the company’s aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy.
Joe Burnett said, “The rise of Bitcoin as a global monetary system is accelerating.” He notes that Semler Scientific is one of the pioneers of this trend. The company stands out as the second publicly traded U.S. company to adopt Bitcoin as a corporate treasury asset. However, as of June 2025, shares of Semler Scientific Inc. (SMLR) on Nasdaq have declined by approximately 46%.
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