The global Bitcoin industry continues to amaze — this time, the spotlight is on the Japanese company Metaplanet, already dubbed the “Japanese MicroStrategy.” The company has made a new strategic investment in the largest cryptocurrency and, according to the latest data, has taken ninth place among the largest corporate Bitcoin holders in the world, as well as becoming the leader in Bitcoin reserves in Asia.
New Purchase: +319 BTC for $26.5 Million
In a recent statement, Metaplanet announced the acquisition of 319 bitcoins for a total of $26.52 million, paying $83,147 per coin. This is not the company’s first purchase — it further reinforces an already substantial digital gold portfolio.
In total, Metaplanet’s crypto assets now amount to 4,525 BTC, estimated at around $408.1 million, with an average purchase price of $90,194 per bitcoin.
Return Growth and Strategic Positioning
By the end of Q1 2025, Metaplanet’s Bitcoin portfolio had a 95.6% return, and from the beginning of the year to April 14 — a 6.5% return. Considering current market volatility, these figures indicate the high effectiveness of their chosen investment strategy.
Thus, Metaplanet has not only strengthened its place on the global Bitcoin Treasuries list but also demonstrated that Asian companies are increasingly active in institutional Bitcoin accumulation.
MicroStrategy Continues to Dominate
By comparison, MicroStrategy, led by well-known crypto enthusiast Michael Saylor, also recently increased its reserves. The company acquired 3,459 BTC worth around $285.8 million, paying about $82,618 per coin. MicroStrategy’s total Bitcoin holdings now stand at 531,644 BTC, valued at nearly $35.92 billion, with an average purchase price of around $67,556.
This keeps MicroStrategy firmly in first place among corporate Bitcoin holders, but Metaplanet’s example shows that ambitious new players are emerging.
Mid-Sized Holders Accumulating: Possible Price Surge
Since early March, active accumulation of Bitcoin has been observed in wallets holding between 1,000 and 10,000 BTC. This investor category is traditionally seen as a key market sentiment indicator, representing so-called “smart holders” — experienced investors and institutions.
The shift from profit-taking to accumulation could signal the end of the current correction and the beginning of a new bullish phase. Historically, behavior from this group has preceded major market moves.
Sweden Considers Creating a Bitcoin Reserve
While the private sector actively invests in cryptocurrencies, some governments are beginning to show interest in forming national Bitcoin reserves. For example, Sweden is discussing the creation of a state BTC reserve.
However, the nuance is that this doesn’t involve purchasing Bitcoin using the national budget, as proposed by crypto enthusiasts, but rather utilizing confiscated crypto assets, similar to the practice in the United States. In other words, instead of immediate liquidation, the coins would remain on the government’s balance sheet as a long-term asset.
This demonstrates interest in crypto at the level of national strategies, yet also shows that no developed country is currently ready to invest budgetary funds directly into cryptocurrency.
Metaplanet is rapidly becoming one of the key players in the digital gold market. Its aggressive BTC accumulation strategy is showing impressive results — especially against the backdrop of rising institutional interest and instability in traditional financial systems.
While governments hesitate, private companies are setting the pace, shaping new standards for corporate Bitcoin investing. If this trend continues, we may soon witness a new wave of large-scale institutional inflows into the crypto market in the coming months.
