TLDR
- Capital B purchased 192 BTC for 13 million euros, or $15.2 million, increasing its total holdings to 3,135 BTC.
- Alexandre Laizet said the company paid an average price of $78,948 per Bitcoin for the latest acquisition.
- The purchase followed a $17.8 million funding round that included Adam Back and TOBAM.
- Capital B also raised $1.28 million from Adam Back on May 4 to support its treasury strategy.
- Capital B ranks as the 25th-largest Bitcoin treasury firm and Europe’s second-largest holder.
Capital B expanded its Bitcoin holdings after acquiring 192 BTC for 13 million euros, or $15.2 million. The company now holds 3,135 BTC following the latest purchase. The transaction follows recent capital raises and places the firm among Europe’s largest Bitcoin treasury holders.
Capital B increases Bitcoin holdings to 3,135 BTC
Capital B confirmed the purchase of 192 BTC at an average price of $78,948 per coin. Alexandre Laizet, Bitcoin strategy director at Capital B, disclosed the pricing details on X.
He stated, “Capital B purchased its latest tranche at an average price of about $78,948 per Bitcoin.”
🟠 Capital ₿ has acquired 192 BTC for €13.0 million at €67,866 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 1.82% YTD. As of 5/18/2026, $ALCPB holds 3,135 $BTC for €283.6 million at €90,451 per bitcoin ⚡️@_ALCPB Europe's First Bitcoin Treasury Company 🇫🇷⚡️ https://t.co/yc1L9Wui76 pic.twitter.com/Ms5fhSCDMc
— Alexandre Laizet ⚡️ (@AlexandreLaizet) May 18, 2026
The acquisition increased the company’s total Bitcoin reserves to 3,135 BTC. The company funded the purchase after securing $17.8 million from strategic investors last week. The raise included participation from Blockstream CEO Adam Back and Paris-based asset manager TOBAM. Capital B also secured $1.28 million from Back on May 4.
Strategy reported a $43 million Bitcoin acquisition last Monday. Strive added $33 million in BTC on May 4. The Smarter Web Company purchased $4.9 million in Bitcoin during the same period.
Capital B ranks as the 25th-largest Bitcoin treasury firm by holdings. BitcoinTreasuries data lists Germany’s Bitcoin Group SE as Europe’s largest holder with 3,605 BTC. The firm’s Bitcoin holdings currently stand at about $277 million in value.
Capital B shares declined about 2.4% after the announcement on Monday. The stock traded near 0.62 euros at the time of reporting. The shares have fallen 17% year to date and over 68% during the past year.
Bitcoin treasury firms adjust strategies as prices fluctuate
Bitcoin currently trades 39% below its all-time high of $126,198 reached in October 2025. Some treasury-focused companies have revised their balance sheet strategies. They have introduced measures to manage exposure to price volatility.
On April 24, Nasdaq-listed Nakamoto launched an actively managed Bitcoin derivatives program. The company aims to generate recurring income from volatility while hedging part of its holdings. Nakamoto reported selling 284 BTC worth about $20 million in a March 30 filing.
In February, Genius Group sold its remaining 84 BTC for about $5.7 million. The company used the proceeds to repay an $8.5 million debt obligation. The filing confirmed that Genius Group no longer holds Bitcoin in its treasury.
Capital B remains Europe’s second-largest Bitcoin treasury firm by holdings. The company trails only Bitcoin Group SE within the region. Its latest purchase raises its total to 3,135 BTC as of the announcement date.
