Blog
23/07/2025
2025 has become a defining year in Bitcoin’s story. Every week brings more proof that Bitcoin isn’t a fringe asset anymore — it’s becoming the foundation of corporate, institutional, and sovereign reserves.
Here are 10 undeniable signals showing the world’s pivot to a Bitcoin Standard.
1. ETFs Open the Floodgates
From the U.S. to Europe, spot Bitcoin ETFs have unlocked regulated, large-scale access for retail and institutions.
From the U.S. to Europe, spot Bitcoin ETFs have unlocked regulated, large-scale access for retail and institutions.
2. Sovereign Reserves Go Orange
Countries like El Salvador, Bhutan, and Ukraine are actively building Bitcoin reserves. Even U.S. policymakers are publicly discussing sovereign Bitcoin holdings.
Countries like El Salvador, Bhutan, and Ukraine are actively building Bitcoin reserves. Even U.S. policymakers are publicly discussing sovereign Bitcoin holdings.
3. MicroStrategy Crosses 600k BTC
Strategy (ex-MicroStrategy) is no longer an outlier — it’s a blueprint. Over 600,000 BTC accumulated through disciplined treasury conversion.
Strategy (ex-MicroStrategy) is no longer an outlier — it’s a blueprint. Over 600,000 BTC accumulated through disciplined treasury conversion.
4. Corporate Adoption Surges
In just 18 months, Bitcoin Treasury Companies have more than doubled, with hundreds of companies holding Bitcoin as a strategic treasury reserve.
In just 18 months, Bitcoin Treasury Companies have more than doubled, with hundreds of companies holding Bitcoin as a strategic treasury reserve.
5. Political Power Aligns with Bitcoin
Statements from figures like Donald Trump promise a future where Bitcoin forms part of national strategic reserves.
Statements from figures like Donald Trump promise a future where Bitcoin forms part of national strategic reserves.
6. Institutional Flows Accelerate
Record inflows into Bitcoin ETFs show rising demand from pension funds, insurers, and conservative capital allocators.
Record inflows into Bitcoin ETFs show rising demand from pension funds, insurers, and conservative capital allocators.
7. Bitcoin Outpaces Bonds
Data shows that corporate treasuries holding Bitcoin have outperformed traditional bond-heavy structures — in real purchasing power terms.
Data shows that corporate treasuries holding Bitcoin have outperformed traditional bond-heavy structures — in real purchasing power terms.
8. Wall Street Becomes Bitcoin-Native
From BlackRock to Fidelity, the biggest financial institutions are building products and strategies centered on Bitcoin, not fiat.
From BlackRock to Fidelity, the biggest financial institutions are building products and strategies centered on Bitcoin, not fiat.
9. New Premium Multiples (mNAV) Emerge
Markets reward companies aligned with Bitcoin, with mNAV multiples recognizing the value of treasury strategy, governance, and scarcity.
Markets reward companies aligned with Bitcoin, with mNAV multiples recognizing the value of treasury strategy, governance, and scarcity.
10. The Idea of “Opting Out” Gains Legitimacy
More corporations and allocators are no longer “hedging inflation” — they’re opting out entirely, measuring performance in Bitcoin per share (BPS).
More corporations and allocators are no longer “hedging inflation” — they’re opting out entirely, measuring performance in Bitcoin per share (BPS).
Standard 21: A Company Built for This Shift
We don’t hedge. We don’t speculate. We exit fiat through Bitcoin accumulation and transparent treasury management — aligned with the new financial standard that’s rapidly unfolding.
2025 is not just another market cycle. It’s the structural transition towards a Bitcoin-centric capital system.
And Standard 21 is building the corporate layer for this new era.