Crypto Treasury Inflows Hit Lowest Point Since 2024

WHO:

Cointelegraph - Scott Bessent stated that the Treasury Department was “proceeding with all deliberate speed” on Trump’s 2025 executive order to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve and digital asset stockpile.

NewsBTC - Bitcoin treasury firms accounted for nearly all inflows in May.

Cointelegraph - Bitcoin treasury firms made up nearly all May inflows.

WHAT:

NewsBTC - May’s total inflows into crypto treasury companies dropped to $180 million, down 95% from April’s $4.4 billion and about 93% below the monthly average from January through May.

NewsBTC - The outflow of 10,300 BTC from Mt. Gox-linked wallets marks the first major spike in net negative balance change for the Mt. Gox wallet cluster since March 11, 2025.

NewsBTC - Bitcoin crashed below $67,000, falling by -4.2% over the past 24 hours, resulting in over $1.8 billion in daily liquidations, with more than $1.54 billion of that figure attributed to long positions.

NewsBTC - Binance's Bitcoin reserve reached approximately 655,000 BTC on June 2, continuing a reserve increase.

NewsBTC - Bitfinex reserves rose from roughly 406,000 BTC to approximately 415,000 BTC between May 18 and June 2, adding around 9,000 BTC over that period.

Bitcoinist - Strategy, the company led by Michael Saylor, sold 32 Bitcoin worth roughly $2.5 million, marking its first Bitcoin sale since 2022 to meet dividend-related obligations tied to the firm’s preferred stock offerings.

99 Bitcoins - Crypto ETF outflows reached $609 million.

99 Bitcoins - Bitcoin crashed below $67,000, falling by -4.2% over the past 24 hours, resulting in over $1.8 billion in daily liquidations, with more than $1.54 billion of that figure attributed to long positions.

NewsBTC - Smaller additions in May included ZCash, Story, and Sui, while Litecoin experienced a $1.89 million outflow.

NewsBTC - The outflow of 10,300 BTC from Mt. Gox-linked wallets marks the first major spike in net negative balance change for the Mt. Gox wallet cluster since March 11, 2025.

NewsBTC - Binance's Bitcoin reserve reached approximately 655,000 BTC on June 2, continuing a reserve increase.

NewsBTC - Bitfinex reserves rose from roughly 406,000 BTC to approximately 415,000 BTC between May 18 and June 2, adding around 9,000 BTC over that period.

NewsBTC - Monthly flows into crypto treasury companies dropped to $180 million for May, the weakest level since October 2024.

NewsBTC - Bitcoin-linked firms accounted for almost all inflows with $177 million.

NewsBTC - May’s total inflows were down 95% from April’s $4.4 billion and about 93% below the monthly average from January through May.

NewsBTC - March and April each cleared $4 billion in inflows.

NewsBTC - The market crash added pressure on treasury firms, which now face more scrutiny from investors.

NewsBTC - Arthur Firstov of Mercuryo stated that ETFs provide institutions a low-cost, liquid way to gain crypto exposure.

WHERE:

NewsBTC - The context of the article pertains to the crypto treasury market, which is not location-specific but involves global cryptocurrency firms.

WHEN:

NewsBTC - The market crash that followed the late last year buying surge has added pressure on treasury firms, which now face more scrutiny from investors.

NewsBTC - The drop in inflows is noted as the lowest since October 2024.

NewsBTC - DAT inflows climbed past $12 billion after the 2024 US election results.

WHY:

NewsBTC - The decline in inflows follows a sharp burst of buying late last year due to a friendlier policy backdrop.

NewsBTC - Galaxy Digital argued that the old buy-and-hold approach is no longer effective for treasury firms.

HOW:

NewsBTC - Galaxy Digital argued that the old buy-and-hold approach is no longer effective for treasury firms, suggesting they need to put assets to work through staking, validator services, DeFi lending, or other active uses.

Bitcoinist - The transaction by Strategy was carried out to meet dividend-related obligations.

NewsBTC - The market is experiencing a wave of uncertainty that has erased weeks of recovery progress in a compressed timeframe, leading to intensified selling pressure.

NewsBTC - Patrick Ngan of Zeta Network Group stated that companies holding Bitcoin need to demonstrate they can do more than just park the asset on a balance sheet.

NewsBTC - Treasury firms are encouraged to utilize assets through staking, validator services, DeFi lending, or other active uses instead of merely holding Bitcoin.

(UPDATED June 4, 2026 01:50 UTC)

In a significant downturn for the cryptocurrency market, May's total inflows into crypto treasury companies plummeted to $180 million, a staggering 95% drop from April's $4.4 billion. Meanwhile, Bitcoin has seen a sharp decline, crashing below $67,000 with a 4.2% drop in just 24 hours, leading to over $1.8 billion in daily liquidations, primarily from long positions. As treasury firms face increased scrutiny, Galaxy Digital has suggested that the traditional buy-and-hold strategy is no longer viable, urging these firms to explore more active asset management strategies like staking and DeFi lending.

(UPDATED June 3, 2026 23:30 UTC)

The Treasury Department is moving forward with President Trump’s 2025 executive order to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve and digital asset stockpile, according to Scott Bessent. In a significant move, Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, sold 32 Bitcoin for about $2.5 million, marking its first sale since 2022 to fulfill dividend-related obligations. Meanwhile, the crypto market saw substantial activity as ETF outflows reached $609 million.

(UPDATED June 3, 2026 12:36 UTC)

Bitcoin has taken a significant hit, crashing below $67,000 and dropping by 4.2% in just 24 hours, which has led to over $1.8 billion in daily liquidations. More than $1.54 billion of that total comes from long positions, as the market grapples with a wave of uncertainty that has wiped out weeks of recovery. This sudden downturn has intensified selling pressure, leaving many investors on edge.

(UPDATED June 3, 2026 08:41 UTC)

In a significant development, the outflow of 10,300 BTC from Mt. Gox-linked wallets marks the first major spike in net negative balance change for that wallet cluster since March 11, 2025. Meanwhile, Binance's Bitcoin reserve has reached approximately 655,000 BTC as of June 2, continuing its upward trend, while Bitfinex reserves increased from roughly 406,000 BTC to about 415,000 BTC between May 18 and June 2. Patrick Ngan of Zeta Network Group emphasized that companies holding Bitcoin must show they can do more than simply park the asset on their balance sheets.

(UPDATED June 3, 2026 04:26 UTC)

In a significant downturn for the crypto treasury market, monthly inflows dropped to just $180 million in May, marking the weakest level since October 2024, with Bitcoin-linked firms accounting for nearly all of that at $177 million. This represents a staggering 95% decline from April's $4.4 billion and about 93% below the monthly average from January through May, as treasury firms face increased scrutiny from investors following a market crash. Experts suggest that treasury firms should pivot from a traditional buy-and-hold strategy to more active asset utilization through methods like staking and DeFi lending to adapt to the changing landscape.