Bitcoin Surpasses Amazon to Become World’s 5th Largest Asset

HKAN | Jul 11

Bitcoin Surpasses Amazon to Become the 5th Largest Global Asset

 

Bitcoin, the world’s leading cryptocurrency, has once again overtaken Amazon to become the fifth-largest global asset by market capitalization, according to recent data. With its market cap rising to approximately $2.36 trillion, Bitcoin now trails only Apple, Microsoft, Saudi Aramco, and Alphabet (Google's parent company) .

 

 

What’s Behind the Surge

Institutional adoption continues to rise, driven by spot Bitcoin ETFs enabling broader, regulated investor access .

 

Macro factors, such as inflation concerns and shifting interest rates, are boosting Bitcoin’s appeal as a “digital gold” hedge .

 

A 5.8% price jump in the latest rally pushed BTC past Amazon’s ~$2.16 trillion market cap .

 

 

Why It Matters

Symbolic milestone: Beating a global tech titan like Amazon highlights Bitcoin’s role as a mainstream financial asset.

 

Investor confidence: This ranking may attract more capital from institutions and large-scale investors.

 

Asset class recognition: With a valuation on par with global conglomerates, Bitcoin’s legitimacy as an investable asset is further solidified.

 

 

Final Take

With Bitcoin reaching among the top five of all global assets, it has firmly cemented itself as more than just a speculative novelty it’s emerging as a cornerstone of modern portfolios. As institutions continue to embrace BTC, its growing acceptance may reshape the financial landscape.