Bitcoin News Today: Metaplanet Bitcoin Holdings Hit $2 Billion Amid Aggressive Accumulation Strategy

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin holdings have now reached $2 billion, reinforcing its role as one of the most active corporate investors in the cryptocurrency. The Japanese-listed firm added 463 BTC to its portfolio on August 4, bringing total holdings to 17,595 BTC. The company values this position at approximately $2.02 billion, based on gains, with an average purchase price of $101,422 per coin. CEO Simon Gerovich reiterated the company’s commitment to “continuously grow Bitcoin per share,” emphasizing a long-term strategy of capital raising and asset accumulation [1].

Despite a recent dip in Bitcoin’s price—from $119,000 to $114,000 since early August—Metaplanet remains unfazed, continuing to build its Bitcoin treasury even as the stock dipped 6.68% at the time of the announcement. This move followed a larger $92.93 million BTC purchase in July, pushing its holdings past the 17,000 BTC threshold. The company also announced plans to raise up to ¥555 billion ($3.7 billion) through the issuance of perpetual preferred shares, a step that signals a structured and scalable approach to its investment strategy [1].

Metaplanet’s position now ranks it among the top seven publicly listed companies globally in terms of Bitcoin holdings, placing it above Coinbase and just behind industry giants like MicroStrategy and Marathon Digital. This climb reflects a broader trend: more public companies are crossing the 1,000+ BTC threshold. Fidelity’s Chris Kuiper noted that the number of such companies rose from 24 in Q1 2025 to 35 in the early part of Q3 [1].

The company’s aggressive BTC accumulation coincided with similar moves from other firms. Trump Media, for instance, reported having amassed $2 billion in Bitcoin in July, intensifying the competition in the corporate crypto space. These actions highlight a growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin, with firms viewing the asset as a strategic reserve rather than a short-term speculative play [1].

The broader market response to these developments has been mixed. While Bitcoin traded with a modest 0.61% gain in the 24 hours following the announcement, price movements on the BTC/USDT perpetual contract on Binance showed limited volatility. This suggests that although institutional buying can influence sentiment, broader macroeconomic factors and regulatory developments continue to shape market dynamics [3].

Gerovich’s public stance positions Metaplanet not as a speculative actor, but as a custodian of Bitcoin value. This approach aligns with a growing number of institutions that are adopting a “hold and grow” mindset toward Bitcoin. By prioritizing asset growth and shareholder value over short-term price swings, Metaplanet is contributing to the maturation of Bitcoin as a corporate asset class [1].

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[1] Metaplanets' BTC holdings hit 2B: CEO says, 'Mission is to grow Bitcoin

URL: https://ambcrypto.com/metaplanets-btc-holdings-hit-2b-ceo-says-mission-is-to-grow-bitcoin/

[3] BTC/USDT Perpetual Binance Live Price Chart

URL: https://coinalyze.net/bitcoin/usdt/binance/btcusdt_perp/price-chart-live/