Bitcoin News Today: Metaplanet Adds 790 BTC to $2.03B Holdings, Secures 7th Global Treasury Rank

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has increased its Bitcoin holdings by 790 BTC, raising its total stash to 17,130 BTC, valued at over $2 billion as of July 23, 2025 [1]. The acquisition reinforces Metaplanet’s position as the sole non-U.S. entity among the world’s top 10 corporate Bitcoin treasuries, according to BitcoinTreasuries.NET data. This move brings the company’s total Bitcoin spending to $1.7 billion, with an average cost basis of approximately $99,640 per coin. The latest purchase cost $92 million, with an average price of 17,520,454 Japanese yen per BTC (roughly $118,145) [1].

The firm’s expanded holdings now rank it as the seventh-largest Bitcoin treasury globally, trailing only the Trump Media & Technology Group (18,430 BTC) and outpacing Galaxy Digital Holdings (12,830 BTC). At a current Bitcoin price of $118,171, Metaplanet’s portfolio holds a market capitalization of $2.03 billion (17,130 BTC × $118,171) [2]. Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin’s price rose 0.75%, reflecting a broader 10.7% increase in the last 30 days [1]. The company’s strategic timing aligns with Bitcoin’s 7-day price range of $117,482 to $119,956, indicating purchases during volatile conditions.

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin strategy has driven significant stock performance, with its shares surging 517% over the past year and 246% year-to-date. As of the latest trading session, the stock traded at $8.36, a 5% increase on the day [1]. CEO Simon Gerovich emphasized the company’s focus on building a “Japan-native model” tailored to local regulations and tax-free savings accounts, distinguishing its approach from U.S.-based counterparts like MicroStrategy, which holds 607,770 BTC valued at $72 billion [1].

The firm’s long-term vision includes utilizing its Bitcoin reserves to acquire cash-generating businesses, such as a potential digital bank in Japan [1]. This strategy underscores growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin as a hedge against macroeconomic risks, particularly in an environment of inflation and low interest rates. With Bitcoin’s 24-hour trading volume exceeding $37.49 billion and a market cap surpassing $2.36 trillion, large-scale institutional participation remains viable without triggering excessive price volatility [1].

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[1] Metaplanet adds 790 Bitcoin, now holds 17,130 BTC worth over $2B [https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/metaplanet](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/metaplanet)

[2] BTC to USD: Bitcoin Price in US Dollar [https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/bitcoin/usd](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/bitcoin/usd)