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The crypto market is not just about Bitcoin or Ethereum anymore; it’s about the companies building, holding, and integrating these assets into the economy. A new White House order telling regulators to make it easier for 401(k) plans to include cryptocurrencies or privately held companies has pushed crypto company stocks higher. In 2025, some of the biggest names in fintech, payments, and trading have boosted crypto in a big way.
This year, we have seen firms stacking Bitcoin on their balance sheets to companies launching their stablecoins. Here’s a detailed look at top crypto company stocks, their latest moves, and how they’re performing in this market.
1. MercadoLibre (MELI)
Market Cap: $119B
YTD Stock Return: +12.95%
MercadoLibre is often called the “Amazon of the South”, but it’s more than just an e-commerce giant. Through its Mercado Pago payment platform, the company lets millions of users buy and sell Bitcoin and Ethereum directly.
In 2025, MercadoLibre went a step further by launching Meli Dollar, a USD-backed stablecoin for its vast ecosystem. This makes it one of the first major Latin American companies to integrate a digital dollar alternative into its payments network.
Latest Crypto Moves:
- May 2025: Bought 400 BTC for $40.9M at an average price of $102,250.
- Earlier in Q1 2025: Bought 157.7 BTC for $16M.
- Now holds a total of 570.4 BTC.
MercadoLibre’s acquisition of Bitcoin, stablecoin innovation, and fintech integration puts it in a strong position to lead crypto adoption in Latin America.
2. Strategy (MSTR)
Market Cap: $112B
YTD Stock Return: +112.88%
Formerly MicroStrategy, Strategy has transformed into what CEO Michael Saylor calls a “Bitcoin Treasury Company.” No other corporation comes close to their BTC stash as it owns roughly 3% of all Bitcoin in existence.
Q2 2025 Highlights:
- $14B operating income, $10B net income.
- 25% BTC yield year-to-date, aiming for 30% by year-end.
- $14B in Bitcoin gains so far in 2025.
Latest Crypto Moves:
- Aug 4–10, 2025: Bought 155 BTC for $18M at an average price of $116,401, its smallest purchase in months due to high prices.
Strategy is basically a Bitcoin ETF disguised as a company. Investors who want direct exposure to BTC’s price often choose MSTR stock for its aggressive accumulation strategy.
3. Robinhood Markets (HOOD)
Market Cap: $88.8B
YTD Stock Return: +262.12%
Robinhood has moved beyond stock and options trading as crypto is now a major revenue driver. In Q2 2025, crypto revenue hit $160M, up 98% from last year.
Its boldest move was acquiring Bitstamp for $200M in June 2025, giving it over 50 global crypto licenses and access to institutional trading markets across Europe, the UK, and Asia.
Key Developments:
- Launched Robinhood Chain, a layer-2 blockchain for tokenized stock trading in Europe.
- Plans to tokenize private equity, real estate, and more.
Robinhood is now eyeing tokenization, the idea that stocks, real estate, and other assets will be traded like cryptocurrencies. If tokenization takes off, Robinhood could be one of its biggest winners.
4. Coinbase Global (COIN)
Market Cap: $80.12B
YTD Stock Return: +48%
Coinbase remains the biggest crypto exchange in the U.S., but Q2 2025 earnings disappointed Wall Street. Revenue came in at $1.5B, missing expectations, though net income surged to $1.43B compared to just $36M last year.
Key Strengths:
- $656M in subscription and services revenue.
- $332.5M from stablecoin revenue, up 38% year-over-year.
- Revenue-sharing deal with Circle for USDC interest income.
Latest Moves:
- Bought 2,509 BTC in Q2 2025.
- Expanding into tokenized real-world assets, prediction markets, and decentralized exchange (DEX) trading.
5. PayPal Holdings (PYPL)
Market Cap: $65.5B
YTD Stock Return: -4.14%
PayPal kicked off its crypto journey in 2020 and hasn’t slowed down. Its U.S. dollar stablecoin, PYUSD, is now central to its strategy.
Recent Developments:
- Added Chainlink and Solana to PayPal and Venmo crypto services.
- Integrated PYUSD with Arbitrum (layer-2 blockchain) and announced plans for Stellar integration for faster, cheaper global payments.
- Partnered with Coinbase for fee-free PYUSD purchases and 1:1 redemption.
PayPal’s focus isn’t on holding Bitcoin but on making stablecoins practical for everyday transactions, from cross-border remittances to merchant payments.
6. Block Inc. (XYZ)
Market Cap: $47.5B
YTD Stock Return: +19.2%
Block (formerly Square) takes a long-term Bitcoin adoption approach, not just holding BTC but building tools around it.
Key Products:
- Cash App — lets users buy, sell, and send Bitcoin easily.
- Bitkey — a self-custody Bitcoin wallet now available in 95 countries.
- Proto — Bitcoin mining hardware with advanced 3nm chips.
Recent Moves:
- Bought 108 BTC in Q2 2025.
- Signed mining chip supply deals with Core Scientific.
- Joined the S&P 500 in July 2025.
Block is integrating Bitcoin at every level, from payments to self-custody to mining infrastructure.
7. Circle Internet Group (CRCL)
Market Cap: $39.6B
YTD Stock Return: +186%
Circle is the company behind USDC, the world’s second-largest stablecoin, with $61.5B in circulation. Unlike other companies on this list, Circle doesn’t hold Bitcoin, its revenue comes from interest earned on the U.S. Treasuries backing USDC.
Key 2025 Events:
- IPO in June 2025 raised $1.1B at $31 per share.
- Stock surged over 160% post-listing and has now gained 800% overall.
- Q1 2025 revenue hit $578.6M, with $64.8M in earnings.
As stablecoin adoption grows, Circle stands to benefit directly from interest rates and increased USDC usage across exchanges and payment platforms.
Market Trends and Investment Insights
With Bitcoin above $120,000 in August 2025, companies with large BTC holdings (Strategy, MercadoLibre, Block, Coinbase) are enjoying huge unrealized gains. Strategy alone is sitting on over $14B in profits from its BTC holdings.
The GENIUS Act and other legislative moves are providing clearer rules for stablecoins and crypto markets, helping companies like Circle and PayPal grow more confidently.
Stock Performance Divergence
- Infrastructure & Services Leaders: Circle (+186%) and Robinhood (+262%) have dominated due to stablecoin and tokenization plays.
- Bitcoin Treasury Leaders: Strategy (+112.8%), MercadoLibre (+12.9%), Block (+19.2%) have delivered solid gains tied to BTC’s rally.
- Challenged Performers: Coinbase (+48%) and PayPal (-4%) have faced growth slowdowns despite strategic expansions.
Risk Factors
- Crypto Price Volatility: Companies heavily exposed to BTC prices may see sharp swings in stock value.
- Regulatory Uncertainty: While improving, regulations could still shift unexpectedly.
- Competition: The crypto sector moves quickly, and new innovations can plunge even market leaders.
Impact of ETFs and Altcoin Reserves on Top Crypto Company Stocks
Earlier this year, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his planned reserve of digital assets will include five cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano.
The growth of crypto ETFs and rising corporate altcoin reserves in 2025 have had differentiated effects on the stock prices of the seven leading crypto-focused public companies: MercadoLibre (MELI), Strategy (MSTR), Robinhood (HOOD), Coinbase (COIN), PayPal (PYPL), Block (XYZ), and Circle (CRCL). Below is an analysis of how these market trends have shaped each equity’s performance.
1. MercadoLibre (MELI)
The spot Bitcoin ETF surge raised investor risk appetite for all crypto-adjacent platforms, boosting MELI by roughly 12% from June to August 2025.
MercadoLibre’s stablecoin initiative (Meli Dollar) and small Ethereum reserve (via Mercado Pago integration) got a demand boost following Ethereum ETF trends. Ethereum ETFs drove a late-July uptick, lifting MELI by an additional 5% over two weeks.
2. Strategy (MSTR)
MSTR stock remains tightly correlated with Bitcoin ETF flows. During periods of high ETF inflows (net $3.2 billion in Q2 2025), MSTR outperformed Bitcoin, gaining 28% versus BTC’s 22% over the same window.
Although Strategy has no formal altcoin treasury, ETF-driven altcoin rallies (notably Ethereum’s 60% rebound) reinforced bullish sentiment for leveraged Bitcoin plays, indirectly supporting MSTR by ~4% during the Ethereum ETF launch in July.
3. Robinhood (HOOD)
HOOD’s 262% YTD surge was amplified by ETF-triggered trading volume spikes. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF debuts boosted retail interest on Robinhood; on launch days, HOOD spiked 7–9% intraday.
Bitstamp acquisition expanded Robinhood’s altcoin offerings (SOL, XRP), enabling exposure to altcoin rallies. Following corporate altcoin reserve announcements in July, HOOD outperformed peers by an extra 6% as users traded SOL and XRP on its platforms.
4. Coinbase (COIN)
As primary custodian for major Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, COIN benefited from custody fees and trading volume, mitigating its 15% YTD revenue miss. COIN outperformed the S&P 500 by 10% in July, despite mixed earnings, driven by ETF inflows lifting trading activity 35%.
Coinbase’s own Bitcoin accumulation was supplemented by altcoin custody expansions. Ethereum ETF demand and corporate ETH reserve growth boosted Coinbase’s subscription service revenue by 12%, translating to a 4% stock uptick around ETF approvals.
5. PayPal (PYPL)
PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin did not directly track ETF flows, and PYPL lagged peers with a 2.5% YTD decline. However, stablecoin yield programs aligned with ETF-driven yield-seeking behavior, stabilizing PYPL and preventing further declines in July.
PayPal’s extension of PYUSD to Stellar and its partnership with exchanges for altcoin conversion modestly boosted investor sentiment, resulting in a 3% rebound during mid-July altcoin rallies.
6. Block (XYZ)
Block’s Bitcoin treasury growth benefited from ETF-induced Bitcoin price appreciation. Block stock gained 9% in June, correlating with $4.7 billion of ETF inflows that elevated BTC by 18%.
Block’s limited altcoin exposure (via Cash App) meant minimal direct altcoin reserve impact. Nonetheless, broad altcoin ETF optimism and staking yields contributed to a 2% incremental gain in July.
7. Circle (CRCL)
As USDC issuer, Circle saw its stock amplify with Ethereum ETF flows that increased USDC demand for settlement. CRCL jumped 15% on peak Ethereum ETF inflows in late July and added another 12% following new ETF applications.
Altcoin Reserve Impact
Although Circle holds no altcoins, its revenue model benefited from corporate altcoin treasury schemes requiring USDC liquidity, contributing to an additional 8% stock rise during corporate ETH and SOL reserve announcements.
The Bottom Line
The seven companies: MercadoLibre, Strategy, Robinhood, Coinbase, PayPal, Block, and Circle, are among the most dominating ones in the crypto market. Those seeking strong ties to Bitcoin’s price might lean toward Strategy or Block, while those preferring more stable, interest-based returns could find Circle and PayPal appealing.
Investors who believe tokenization and global crypto trading may look to Robinhood and Coinbase. No matter the approach, all seven companies are playing a key role in bringing cryptocurrency into the mainstream economy.