New York, NY – Twenty One Capital, a Bitcoin-native enterprise led by Strike CEO Jack Mallers, commenced trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker “XXI” following its successful business combination with Cantor Equity Partners (CEP). The public listing, completed in December 2025, positions the company to offer investors direct exposure to Bitcoin through equity markets, a move strongly endorsed by prominent Bitcoin advocate and large Strike shareholder, Anthony Pompliano.
Anthony Pompliano expressed his support for the public offering on social media, stating, > "Here we go. As one of the largest shareholders of @Strike, it is great to see them going into the public markets. I am very supportive of the company, @jackmallers and this transaction." Pompliano's endorsement highlights the strategic alignment between the payments company Strike and the newly public Twenty One Capital, both spearheaded by Mallers.
Twenty One Capital launched with a substantial Bitcoin treasury, holding approximately 43,514 BTC, valued at around $3.9 billion at the time of its debut. This makes it the third-largest publicly traded corporate holder of Bitcoin, aiming to maximize Bitcoin ownership per share. The company is backed by a consortium of significant investors, including Tether, SoftBank, Cantor Fitzgerald, and Bitfinex, underscoring institutional confidence in its Bitcoin-centric strategy.
The decision to take Twenty One Capital public followed Jack Mallers' public revelation that his accounts were abruptly closed by JPMorgan Chase, an event that fueled his resolve to build alternative financial rails. Mallers, who maintains his role as CEO of Strike, will lead Twenty One Capital with a vision to develop a "corporate architecture" that supports Bitcoin-native financial products and services. The company plans to introduce a "bitcoin-per-share" metric, providing investors with transparent, auditable proof-of-reserves.
Twenty One Capital's entry into public markets signifies a growing trend of Bitcoin integration into traditional finance. The company aims to not only accumulate Bitcoin but also to establish Bitcoin-centric operating businesses, focusing on educational content and alternatives to legacy financial services. This strategic move is expected to accelerate Bitcoin adoption and innovation within the digital asset space, offering a new paradigm for shareholder value.
