Bitcoin News Today: Quantum-Proof Moves and $2.2B Bets Signal Bitcoin's Institutional Takeoff

Japan-based investment firm Metaplanet and the government of El Salvador have continued to expand their Bitcoin holdings, reflecting a growing strategic interest in the cryptocurrency amid shifting market sentiment. On June 24, 2025, Metaplanet disclosed the purchase of an additional 136 BTC, increasing its total holdings to 20,136 BTC, valued at over $2.2 billion at current prices. The firm’s CEO, Simon Gerovich, has outlined a long-term goal of acquiring 210,000 BTC by 2027, positioning Metaplanet as a significant player in the corporate Bitcoin space. At present, Metaplanet ranks as the sixth-largest corporate holder of Bitcoin globally and the largest in Japan, according to Bitbo. The firm paid an average of approximately $111,830 per Bitcoin, reflecting ongoing confidence in the asset class despite market volatility.

Simultaneously, El Salvador’s government added 21 BTC to its reserves on June 23, 2025, marking the fourth anniversary of its landmark Bitcoin Law, which made the cryptocurrency legal tender in September 2021. The purchase was described as a symbolic gesture, aligning with the 21 million BTC supply cap and reinforcing the government’s ongoing strategy to diversify its foreign reserves. As of the latest data, El Salvador holds 6,313.18 BTC, valued at approximately $701 million, with continued daily acquisitions of 1 BTC from March of the previous year. Despite a January 2025 IMF agreement that required the country to scale back Bitcoin purchases, the government has persisted with its accumulation, raising compliance concerns as the program’s disbursement is tied to adherence to the agreement.

The latest Bitcoin purchase by El Salvador coincides with broader efforts to secure its reserves against macroeconomic and technological risks. In late May, the National Bitcoin Office redistributed its holdings across multiple addresses, capping each at around 500 BTC, citing potential quantum computing threats as a rationale for the move. The government also launched a public dashboard to enhance transparency. Meanwhile, the IMF has noted that El Salvador’s Bitcoin portfolio, estimated to have cost around $300 million since 2021, has generated over $400 million in unrealized gains, though it has cautioned that limited public disclosure makes independent verification challenging.

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin strategy appears to be gaining traction in the corporate sector, as its stock has surged by 92.45% year to date despite a recent decline in share price following multiple rounds of accumulation. The company has also announced plans to raise an additional $880 million through a public share offering on August 27, 2025, in an effort to maintain the momentum of its capital-raising strategy.

The broader market sentiment has shifted toward neutrality, with the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index moving out of the “fear” zone and back to a balanced level. This environment has encouraged further institutional and state-level participation in Bitcoin, with Metaplanet and El Salvador serving as key indicators of growing adoption in both the private and public spheres.

Source: [1] El Salvador Adds 14,000 Troy Ounces of Gold After Bitcoin ... (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/el-salvador-adds-14-000-103930646.html) [2] Metaplanet, El Salvador add Bitcoin as sentiment shifts ... (https://cointelegraph.com/news/metaplanet-el-salvador-bitcoin-purchase-2025) [3] El Salvador Scoops Another 21 BTC for Nation's Bitcoin Day ... (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/el-salvador-scoops-another-21-022519073.html)