Emre Yumlu 
The French company The Blockchain Group has announced its Bitcoin investment, revealing details about its purchases and costs.
France-based The Blockchain Group has acquired 580 more Bitcoin following a 225% surge in its stock price since it began accumulating Bitcoin in November.
This is the largest of the company’s three Bitcoin purchases. According to a statement released after market close on March 26, the 580 BTC is currently valued at $50.64 million, with Bitcoin trading at $87,311, according to CoinMarketCap data.
Bitcoin Purchases at Key Moments
The Blockchain Group made its previous two Bitcoin acquisitions during significant turning points in the Bitcoin market. The company first bought 15 BTC on November 5, the same day Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election. This move coincided with the beginning of a rally that ultimately pushed Bitcoin past $100,000 for the first time in December.
The second purchase took place on December 4, when the company acquired 25 BTC. At that time, Bitcoin was trading at $96,000, and market expectations for a six-figure price were rising. Indeed, Bitcoin surpassed $100,000 the following day.
While March 26 is not a major date for Bitcoin, it comes five days before the end of Q1 2025, a quarter in which Bitcoin has underperformed compared to previous years. Additionally, the date is approaching the first anniversary of Bitcoin’s halving on April 20.
Bitcoin as Part of The Blockchain Group’s Financial Strategy
According to The Blockchain Group’s website, the company’s Bitcoin strategy was initiated as a way to leverage excess cash reserves and suitable financing instruments.
Since November, the company’s stock price has surged 225%, reaching €0.48 ($0.52). Listed on Euronext Paris, The Blockchain Group (ALTBG) describes itself as a conglomerate specializing in data intelligence, AI, and decentralized technology.
GameStop and Bitcoin’s Influence
The Blockchain Group’s latest Bitcoin acquisition coincided with GameStop shares surging nearly 12% on the same day. GameStop announced after market close that it planned to purchase Bitcoin using a $1.3 billion convertible notes offering.
This development has fueled speculation that more corporate entities could follow suit in adopting Bitcoin as part of their financial strategy. Anton Chashchin, founder of N7 Capital, commented,
“It will be interesting to see if other companies take up the baton from GameStop and where this will lead the market.”
Meanwhile, U.S.-based angel investor Jason Calacanis suggested that buying Bitcoin is a viable solution for publicly traded companies lacking a sustainable business model.
A key advocate of institutional Bitcoin investment, Michael Saylor, recently announced that his firm, MicroStrategy, had increased its holdings to 506,137 BTC. Between November and January, the company maintained a 12-week consecutive Bitcoin buying streak, reinforcing its leadership in corporate Bitcoin adoption.
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