Bitcoin News
By Maheen Hernandez
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Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has made a bold move in the world of cryptocurrency by acquiring 1,241 Bitcoin (BTC) in a single purchase worth approximately $126.7 million.
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According to the company’s disclosure, the purchase was made at an average price of around $102,119 per Bitcoin.
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El Salvador, which made global headlines in 2021 for its groundbreaking decision to make Bitcoin a national currency, currently holds 6,174 BTC.
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Based on current Bitcoin prices of around $104,000, Metaplanet’s holdings are valued at approximately $706.8 million. This represents a 16.
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The company has also reported a year-to-date Bitcoin yield of 170% for 2025. This metric, which measures the growth in Bitcoin holdings per fully diluted share, reflects…
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The market has responded positively to Metaplanet’s moves. Following the statement of its latest acquisition, the company’s stock rose by 3.8% in a single day.
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Analysts are now drawing comparisons between Metaplanet and Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), the American company known for pioneering the corporate Bitcoin treasury model.
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This type of “asymmetric upside,” as analysts call it, makes Metaplanet an attractive option for investors looking for leveraged exposure to Bitcoin without directly holding the…
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Metaplanet’s rapid rise and recent milestone carry larger implications for the cryptocurrency market.
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As more companies begin to recognize Bitcoin as a long-term store of value and a viable treasury asset, competition among corporations—and even countries—could intensify.
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Metaplanet’s continued success will depend on Bitcoin’s long-term performance and the company’s ability to manage volatility in the crypto market.
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