KindlyMD/NAKA Expands Bitcoin Treasury with $679M Acquisition

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By James Van Straten, AI Boost|Edited by Stephen Alpher

Aug 19, 2025, 12:44 p.m.

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  • KindlyMD acquired 5,743.91 BTC through its subsidiary Nakamoto Holdings, marking the company’s first major Bitcoin purchase following its merger.
  • The acquisition strengthens KindlyMD’s strategic goal to accumulate one million BTC, said the company.
  • Total holdings are now valued at more than $680 million.

KindlyMD, Inc. (NAKA) has acquired 5,743.91 BTC through its subsidiary Nakamoto Holdings, marking the company’s first major bitcoin purchase following the merger.

The acquisition brings KindlyMD’s total Bitcoin holdings to 5,764.91 BTC. This purchase was done at a weighted average price of $118,204.88, with the $679 million transaction funded using PIPE proceeds.

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“This acquisition reinforces our conviction in Bitcoin as the ultimate reserve asset for corporations and institutions alike,” said CEO David Bailey. “Our long-term mission of accumulating one million bitcoin reflects our belief that Bitcoin will anchor the next era of global finance, and we are committed to building the most trusted and transparent vehicle to achieve that future.”

NAKA shares are up 4% in pre-market trading, rising to $12.50.

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James Van Straten is a Senior Analyst at CoinDesk, specializing in Bitcoin and its interplay with the macroeconomic environment. Previously, James worked as a Research Analyst at Saidler & Co., a Swiss hedge fund, where he developed expertise in on-chain analytics. His work focuses on monitoring flows to analyze Bitcoin’s role within the broader financial system.

In addition to his professional endeavors, James serves as an advisor to Coinsilium, a UK publicly traded company, where he provides guidance on their Bitcoin treasury strategy. He also holds investments in Bitcoin and Strategy (MSTR).

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