October witnessed a significant slowdown in corporate Bitcoin (BTC) acquisitions, with companies adding only 14,447 BTC to their holdings, according to Cointelegraph. This marks the lowest monthly increase in corporate Bitcoin investments this year, raising questions about shifting strategies. While MetaPlanet led the pack with a purchase of 5,268 BTC in October, MicroStrategy's dominance in the corporate Bitcoin space appears to be waning. Their share of total corporate BTC holdings decreased from 75% to 60%, indicating increased diversification among institutional investors. Despite the monthly dip, the overall trend remains positive. As of October 31st, 353 companies and institutions held Bitcoin, more than double the number compared to January. This suggests a growing, albeit potentially more cautious, acceptance of Bitcoin as a corporate asset. It remains to be seen whether this October slowdown is a temporary blip or a sign of a longer-term shift in corporate investment strategies within the cryptocurrency market. ```