CRYPTO-TREASURY MODEL COLLAPSES AMID 90% STOCK PLUNGE

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WED, JUN 24, 2026

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The business model of launching public companies to accumulate cryptocurrency holdings is unraveling as valuations crater. Companies in the pipeline to go public via blank-check deals face mounting investor pressure in a hostile market.

The crypto-treasury strategy—where public companies buy digital assets as part of their core business model—has lost investor appeal following a dramatic 90% stock decline, according to Bloomberg reporting. Blank-check companies queued to execute this strategy are now under pressure from shareholders skeptical of the model's viability. The market downturn has exposed the risks of tying corporate value directly to cryptocurrency holdings. The collapse reflects broader challenges in the crypto sector, where regulatory uncertainty and market volatility have deterred institutional adoption. Companies that positioned themselves as on-chain treasuries are now reassessing their strategies. Investors are increasingly wary of single-asset-class business models, particularly in volatile markets. The decline signals a potential end to the crypto-treasury trend that gained traction during the 2021 bull run.

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