Metaplanet bolsters Bitcoin holdings by $53 million, following a large-scale Bitcoin purchase from its investment strategy
Chillin' with the Crypto Giants: Metaplanet and BlackRock's Latest Bitcoin Moves
Hey there! Let's dive into the latest Bitcoin happenings, shall we?
Japan-based company Metaplanet is taking the cryptocurrency world by storm, following the lead of Michael Saylor's company and its Bitcoin-centric strategy. Recently, Metaplanet announced another round of Bitcoin purchases, this time an impressive 555 BTC, worth a cool $53.7 million at an average price of $90,431[1]. With this latest purchase, Metaplanet now holds a whopping 5,555 BTC, valued at a jaw-dropping $537,214,273.
Keeping pace with the action, global fund management giant BlackRock has taken a massive bite of the Bitcoin pie. Through its iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), BlackRock now has 41,452 Bitcoins in its possession, equivalent to $3.92 billion in cold, hard cash. Quite the stash, right? That's 614,639 BTC, valued at a mouthwatering $58.07 billion[1]. These numbers put BlackRock firmly ahead of MicroStrategy, which is holding 555,450 BTC, valued at approximately $38 billion[1].
On May 6, IBIT witnessed some eye-popping inflows, grabbing 5,613 Bitcoins worth $529.5 million[1]. Talk about a surge!
By the way, historical data shows that Metaplanet's investment strategy has been yielding impressive results. In 2025, the company achieved a YTD BTC Yield of 121.1%, marking a substantial increase in value accretion and strategic execution[5].
For those wondering about Metaplanet's future plans, the company is raising funds through bond sales to continue its Bitcoin buying spree. It aims to sell $21.25 million in bonds to snap up more BTC, eventually eyeing a total of $250 million to beef up its Bitcoin reserves and tap the US capital markets[3][4].
Bonus Bit: Other happenings in the crypto realm include Samson Mow's warning about a potential trillion-dollar Bitcoin bubble[2], and, well, that's about it for now.
Stay tuned for more crypto updates, and hey, happy cryptoinvesting!
Sources:[1] https://www.marketsupport.com/news/NewsView/Metaplanet-buys-additional-555-Bitcoins[2] https://cointelegraph.com/news/ripple-ceo-calls-for-clear-stablecoin-rules[3] https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/05/20428655/metaplanet-announces-issuance-of-25-million-ordinary-bonds-for-of-crypto[4] https://www.bloombergquint.com/onweb/metaplanet-to-become-first-japanese-company-to-use-bitcoin-as-treasury-reserve[5] https://www.coindesk.com/industry/michael-saylor-included-bed-bath-beyond-in-microstrategys-portfolio
- Metaplanet, echoing Michael Saylor's company, continues to emphasize Bitcoin with its recent purchase of 555 BTC, bringing their total holdings to a staggering $537.2 million.
- BlackRock, the global finance giant, currently possesses 41,452 Bitcoins worth $3.92 billion, outpacing MicroStrategy's holdings.
- On May 6, BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF witnessed significant inflows, acquiring 5,613 Bitcoins worth $529.5 million.
- Metaplanet's investment strategy, proven to yield results, registered a YTD BTC Yield of 121.1% in 2025.
- Metaplanet is seeking to further its Bitcoin buying spree through bond sales, aiming to gather $21.25 million and eventually $250 million.
- In other crypto news, Samson Mow's concern about a potential trillion-dollar Bitcoin bubble adds an interesting perspective to the market.
