Bitcoin News Today: Metaplanet Surpasses TMTG in Bitcoin Holdings With 18,113 BTC

Metaplanet Inc., often referred to as Asia’s MicroStrategy, has overtaken Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) in Bitcoin holdings, reaching a total of 18,113 BTC as of August 12, 2025. The company announced the purchase of an additional 518 BTC for $61.4 million, pushing its Bitcoin treasury past the 18,000 BTC threshold and surpassing TMTG’s 15,000 BTC holdings according to Bitcoin Treasuries data [1]. Metaplanet now holds its Bitcoin for over $2.15 billion, with an average purchase price of $101,811 per BTC and an unrealized profit of $32.42 million following the latest acquisition [2].

The company’s Bitcoin accumulation is part of an accelerated strategy to generate value for shareholders. Since April 2025, Metaplanet has acquired 14,067 BTC, with CEO Simon Gerovich highlighting a BTC yield of 468.1% year-to-date (YTD) under the strategy [3]. Gerovich also shared the latest purchase on X, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to Bitcoin as a long-term asset. The firm’s goal is to hold at least 30,000 BTC by the end of 2025.

Despite its growing Bitcoin reserves, Metaplanet’s stock has struggled in the wake of the recent Bitcoin price decline. The share price closed 2.69% lower at 975 JPY on Tuesday as Bitcoin dropped nearly 3% in the last 24 hours, slipping below $119,000 [4]. The stock has lost over 37% in a month, according to Yahoo Finance data, and remains below the 50-SMA on a daily chart, though it rebounded above the 100-SMA following a Bitcoin price rebound [5].

The correlation between Metaplanet’s stock and Bitcoin price is evident, as the company’s financial exposure to the cryptocurrency remains substantial. The recent market volatility has amplified investor concerns, with Bitcoin futures open interest rising more than 5% to $79.74 billion in the last 24 hours, signaling increased uncertainty ahead of key U.S. inflation data [6]. Meanwhile, TMTG’s stock (MTPLF) closed 2.13% higher at $7.10 on Monday, adding to a weekly gain of nearly 7.74% and a YTD increase of 216.96% [7].

Metaplanet’s position as a leading corporate Bitcoin holder reflects a broader trend of traditional firms integrating digital assets into their treasury strategies. The company’s aggressive accumulation underscores a belief in Bitcoin’s long-term value, yet the market remains sensitive to short-term price fluctuations and macroeconomic factors. As more corporations explore Bitcoin as an alternative asset, the performance of companies like Metaplanet could serve as a barometer for investor sentiment in the digital asset space.

Source:

[1] CoinMarketCap Community – [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/689b141bbe4ae366a78a087f/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/689b141bbe4ae366a78a087f/)

[2] The Coin Republic – [https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2025/08/12/metaplanet-surpasses-trump-media-with-18113-btc-stock-slips-tracking-bitcoin/](https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2025/08/12/metaplanet-surpasses-trump-media-with-18113-btc-stock-slips-tracking-bitcoin/)