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Public Crypto Treasury Market Capitalization Rebounds to $340 Billion Led by Altcoins

Public companies holding digital assets on balance sheets have reached $340 billion in combined market value, driven by strong altcoin treasury gains.

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The aggregate market capitalization of publicly listed digital asset treasury companies reached $340 billion as of September 1, according to data from The Block. The sector recorded a 10% increase since mid-August, though it remains below its peak of $490 billion reached in late 2025 when Bitcoin traded near $126,000.

Digital asset treasury firms raise capital at a premium to accumulate cryptocurrencies, using leverage to amplify underlying asset performance. Established players Strategy and BitMine posted gains of 30% and 27% respectively, closely tracking the market appreciation of Bitcoin and Ether, with Strategy outperforming Bitcoin by 10% since August 17.

Smaller altcoin-focused treasury companies registered significantly higher returns over the same timeframe. CYPH, backed by Zcash, advanced 142% against a 56% rise in ZEC, while Hyperliquid-backed PURR rose 62% as HYPE climbed 36%.

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