- Valuations of digital asset treasury companies fall sharply, inciting market reactions.
- Valuations of DAT companies reduced to about 1× mNAV.
- Future performance hinges on market behavior and macroeconomic conditions.
CoinShares’ research director, James Butterfill, reports that digital asset treasury companies’ (DAT) valuations have significantly decreased, trading back to market net asset value levels as of December 2025.
This shift impacts future performance, contingent on market behavior and macroeconomic conditions, notably potential interest rate cuts influencing cryptocurrency stability and investment strategies.
Valuation Plunge: Effects on Digital Asset Treasuries
James Butterfill, Head of Research, CoinShares, stated, “Has the DAT Bubble Already Burst? In many ways, yes. During the summer of 2025, many of these companies were trading at 3x, 5x or even 10x their market net asset value (mNAV). Today, most have fallen back to around 1x or below.” CoinShares Blog
According to James Butterfill of CoinShares, the valuation decline seen in digital asset treasury companies marks a significant market shift. Many firms once trading between 3 to 10 times their market net asset value (mNAV) in mid-2025 are now back to around 1× mNAV or lower. This correction is attributed to the flawed approach of treating token treasuries as perpetual growth assets. Trading models supporting these valuations have encountered reality checks.
Major market reactions are emerging as investors adjust to revaluations. John Williams of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) contributed to speculation of future interest rate cuts, aiding digital asset sentiment slightly. Institutional fund flows into Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other large-cap cryptos reflect a cautiously optimistic view, yet the fluctuating sentiment shifts rapidly with external macroeconomic indicators.
Past Patterns and Potential Future Shifts
Did you know? In 2021, similar equity devaluation occurred when crypto valuations plummeted, drastically undervaluing treasuries. The current scenario echoes historical patterns, reinforcing the volatility and unpredictability of crypto-treasury-impacted equity.
Bitcoin currently stands at $89,665.92 with a market cap of $1.79 trillion, representing 58.63% dominance. The 24-hour trading volume has dipped by 33.91%, reflecting a broader market sentiment struggle, despite potential market-stabilizing interest rate shifts suggested by macroeconomic observations.
Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 19:01 UTC on December 6, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCapCoincu’s research highlights that potential interest rate reductions and if executed, macroeconomic recovery could enhance cryptocurrency valuations. Historical data indicates close correlation between economic boosts and cryptocurrency rebounds, suggesting potential positive market shifts if indicators align favorably.
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