{"id":10170,"date":"2025-06-20T17:49:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T16:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/?p=10170"},"modified":"2025-06-20T17:35:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T16:35:44","slug":"meta-amazon-microsoft-bitcoin-rejection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/crypto-news\/meta-amazon-microsoft-bitcoin-rejection\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft Are Still Rejecting Bitcoin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Leading technology companies<\/strong> like Meta<\/strong> (Facebook), Amazon<\/strong>, and Microsoft<\/strong> have all turned down proposals to include Bitcoin<\/strong> in their corporate treasuries. This decision is driven by several key factors<\/strong> that underscore the challenges of adopting Bitcoin<\/a> in the financial operations of large corporations.<\/p>\n\n\n One of the primary obstacles to corporate adoption of Bitcoin is its high volatility<\/strong>. The significant price fluctuations of Bitcoin add a considerable<\/strong> level of uncertainty<\/strong> to the financial planning of publicly traded companies. Institutional investors generally prefer stability<\/strong> and predictability<\/strong>, two elements that Bitcoin currently cannot guarantee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The lack of clear<\/strong> and consistent regulation<\/strong> around crypto-assets also poses a significant hindrance<\/strong> for large corporations. The ever-evolving legal and tax framework related to cryptocurrencies<\/a> adds an extra layer of risk<\/strong> that public companies are reluctant to take on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shareholders of tech giants have shown a preference for financial predictability and stability over technological innovation. In a context of digital<\/strong> transformation<\/strong> and rapid industry evolution, these companies appear to focus on their core business rather than engaging in speculative<\/strong> investments<\/strong> like Bitcoin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Publicly traded companies are legally obligated to manage their assets responsibly for their shareholders. Many boards of directors believe that Bitcoin, seen as a speculative investment, does not align with this fiduciary<\/strong> responsibility<\/strong>. Therefore, they prefer to take a cautious and wait-and-see approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although most tech companies have rejected BTC, the case of Strategy<\/strong> illustrates the potential of this investment strategy. Since 2020, Strategy has amassed a substantial war chest of over 500,000 bitcoins<\/strong>, becoming one of the largest holders of the cryptocurrency<\/a>. This decision has propelled the company’s stock, which has surged by over 3,000%<\/strong> in 5 years.<\/p>\n\n\n However, the strong correlation between Strategy’s stock price and that of BTC also exposes investors to amplified volatility<\/strong>. The majority of companies, concerned about financial stability, currently prefer to refrain from such risk-taking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPrioritizing Stability over Innovation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Strategy Exception, a Winning Bet on Bitcoin ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
