Bitcoin News Today: Metaplanet's $92.5M BTC Purchase Propels to 7th Largest Corporate Holder as Institutional Adoption Grows

Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed entity, announced on July 18, 2025, it has added 780 BTC to its treasury in a $92.5 million transaction, raising its total Bitcoin holdings to 17,132 BTC. This positions the company as the seventh-largest corporate Bitcoin holder, with its portfolio valued at approximately $2 billion [1]. The acquisition aligns with a broader trend of institutional interest in Bitcoin, as firms diversify into digital assets to hedge against fiat volatility. Metaplanet’s purchase followed a second major Bitcoin transaction in the past quarter, underscoring its commitment to long-term exposure. Meanwhile, smaller institutional buyers also added BTC this week, including 755 BTC by Sequans and 58 BTC by Capital B, though these transactions are viewed as more symbolic than strategic compared to Metaplanet’s scale [1].

In contrast, Strategy, a Singapore-based investment vehicle, paused its weekly Bitcoin purchases for the second time in July, breaking an eight-week streak. The company reported no new common or preferred stock raises this week, a departure from its usual activity. The halt coincides with its preparation for a $2.52 billion Stretch (STRC) preferred share offering, which includes cumulative dividends and adjustable pricing. STRC is expected to be priced at the lower range of $90 per share, with the placement scheduled for Tuesday [1]. The decision to suspend Bitcoin purchases appears tied to prioritizing the STRC offering, which Strategy has positioned as the largest crypto IPO of 2025, surpassing even the highly publicized Circle IPO [2].

Bitcoin’s price faced short-term pressure, dipping to $115,000 due to liquidated long positions, though it rebounded to $118,958—still significantly above Strategy’s average purchase price of $71,756. The firm’s 607,770 BTC treasury remains among the largest in the market, trailing only BlackRock’s IBIT ETF [1]. Despite the delayed Bitcoin purchase, Strategy’s MSTR shares traded at $413.89, down from their monthly peak but reflecting resilience amid market uncertainty. Analysts suggest the pause may signal a temporary shift in Strategy’s approach, though no official explanation has been provided. Executive Chairman Michael Saylor offered no direct hints of renewed Bitcoin purchases on social media ahead of a key S-8 filing [1].

The contrasting strategies highlight diverging institutional sentiments. Metaplanet’s aggressive accumulation reinforces a bullish stance, while Strategy’s caution reflects macroeconomic concerns, including regulatory scrutiny and interest rate dynamics. Analysts remain cautious about interpreting Strategy’s pause as a permanent pivot, noting its historical emphasis on dollar-cost averaging to mitigate volatility. If the firm resumes weekly purchases, it could signal renewed confidence in Bitcoin’s stability [3]. Both developments, however, underscore Bitcoin’s growing acceptance as a mainstream asset class, with corporations balancing optimism against market uncertainties.

Source:

[1] Coinlive, https://www.coinlive.com/en/news-flash/861334

[2] Cryptoslate, https://cryptoslate.com/

[3] I3investor, https://klse.i3investor.com/web/headline/blog?type=general