Japanese investment giant Metaplanet has dramatically increased its Bitcoin reserves by acquiring nearly 800 BTC at an average price of $117,000. This strategic purchase elevates the firm’s total Bitcoin holdings beyond 16,000 BTC, currently valued at approximately $1.64 billion.
The acquisition arrives amid Bitcoin’s substantial market growth, with its total capitalization recently reaching $2.4 trillion – eclipsing major corporations like Amazon and Alphabet. Metaplanet has reported 2025 returns exceeding 435%, underscoring the effectiveness of its Bitcoin-focused investment strategy.
Institutional momentum continues driving Bitcoin’s rally, highlighted by spot ETF inflows surpassing $2.7 billion within the past week. Other prominent investors, including MicroStrategy executive chairman Michael Saylor, have publicly confirmed plans to expand Bitcoin allocations, signaling widespread institutional faith in the cryptocurrency’s long-term value proposition.