BTC, ETH, XRP Treasury Firms Hit Hard Amid Crypto Crash- Will Wall Street Hold Or Sell?

Michael Adeleke
2 hours ago
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crypto treasury plunge in value. experts warn many digital asset firms may be overleveraged.

Highlights

  • Companies holding Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP are facing deep valuation drops.
  • This comes amid a month-long market downturn in October.
  • Analysts warn that many DATs are operating their treasury like speculative bets.

Crypto treasury firms holding BTC, ETH, and XRP are seeing unrealized losses in their portfolio. This is amid the recent month-long downturn in the market that exposed the risks of holding crypto as treasury assets.

Crypto Treasury Firms Face Steep Valuation Losses

The crypto crash has wiped billions from company treasuries that invested heavily in digital assets. Market data shows that top crypto treasury firms have watched their valuations plummet as prices tumbled sharply throughout October, including those with heavy exposure to BTC, ETH, and XRP.

CryptoQuant shared a recent analysis highlighting the losses. Evernorth, who barely entered the market for XRP, has logged around $78 million in unrealized losses. This comes just more than two weeks after investing almost $947 million into the token. Current holdings are around $868 million.

Bitcoin and Ethereum treasuries have also taken a heavy hit. Strategy has shed more than 50% from its stock price. The shares now change hands at the low end of their valuation range relative to Bitcoin.

At the same time, Japan’s Metaplanet is sitting on an unrealized loss of about $120 million. Its stock is also down nearly 80% from its peak.

Source: CryptoQuant; Metaplanet Profit Loss Chart

Importantly, BitMine added 442,000 ETH to its Ethereum reserves after the market wipeout on October 10. However, it still reports an estimated $2.1 billion in paper losses.

Expert Questions the Sustainability of DATs

Some experts are concerned that certain companies may be looking at crypto treasury strategies as leveraged bets rather than as protection for their long-term finances. Omid Malekan, blockchain author, criticized the wave of “digital asset treasuries” (DATs).

He suggested that many were set up as “get-rich-quick schemes” rather than disciplined corporate initiatives.

Malekan mentions that many DAT projects started off with unrealistic expectations. These issues lowered their value even before the companies started operating.

He mentioned that some founders and venture capitalists place themselves on boards. This creates conflicts of interest, encouraging quick selling of tokens. This is a case he said has increased selling pressure in the crypto market.

“Many of these projects became exit vehicles for insiders,” said Malekan. “By releasing their unlocked tokens into the market, they accelerated price declines and shattered investor trust.”

The loss in value occurred earlier when expert ETF analyst Nate Geraci suggested the new crypto ETF standard could affect the valuation for many digital asset treasury firms.

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Michael Adeleke is a passionate crypto journalist known for breaking down complex blockchain concepts and market trends into clear, engaging narratives. He specializes in delivering timely news and sharp market analysis that keeps crypto enthusiasts informed and ahead of the curve. With an engineering background and a degree from the University of Ibadan, Michael brings analytical depth and precision to every piece he writes.
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