The company’s bitcoin mNAV ratio has recovered slightly after dipping below parity last month, but shares remain down more than 80%.
For most of 2025, Bitcoin’s floor looked unshakable, supported by an unlikely alliance of corporate treasuries and exchange-traded funds. Companies issued stock and convertible debt to buy the token, while ETF inflows quietly soaked up new supply. Together, they created a durable demand base that helped Bitcoin defy tightening financial conditions. Now, that foundation is […]
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The Tokyo-listed firm started a repurchase program for 13% of its stock to enhance shareholder value and optimize capital efficiency.
The company's board has approved the creation of a credit facility with a maximum borrowing capacity of $500 million for the program.
There’s a grim symmetry to every crypto boom: an idea born from freedom eventually gets packaged, securitized, and sold back to the masses, this time at a hefty premium. According to a new 10XResearch report, retail investors have collectively lost $17 billion trying to gain indirect Bitcoin exposure through listed “digital asset treasury” companies like […]
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Falling share prices push bitcoin treasury firms below key valuation threshold.
Metaplanet's mNAV dropped below 1 for the first time, meaning its enterprise value is lower than that of its bitcoin holdings.
The Bitcoin-focused firm paused stock acquisition rights for 20 trading days as its stock's multiple to net asset value hit a cycle low.
Just as Amazon laid the rails for the digital economy, Metaplanet president Simon Gerovich says his company is building the new financial infrastructure. And he argues that the market often misprices companies in periods of structural change, obsessing over price while missing the power beneath the hood. Like Jeff Bezos’ famous remark during Amazon’s dot-com […]
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Bitcoin surged past the $115,000 level just a few hours ago, sparking speculation among investors about the potential for further upside. The move comes after weeks of tight consolidation that began in July, a period marked by choppy trading and indecision. Now, with momentum showing signs of returning, many analysts believe the next breakout could be aggressive, setting the tone for the final quarter of the year. Related Reading: The Bitcoin Long: Bybit Traders Push BTC Taker Buy/Sell Ratio Above 24 The reclaim of $115,000 has reignited bullish sentiment, with traders closely watching whether Bitcoin can build a base above this threshold and aim for the next major resistance at $117,500. Historically, prolonged consolidation phases have often preceded strong directional moves, and the current setup suggests that volatility could soon accelerate. Adding weight to the bullish narrative, fresh data reveals that Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin treasury once again. The firm added 5,268 BTC to its holdings, bringing its total stash to 30,823 BTC. This significant purchase highlights growing institutional conviction in Bitcoin, even as prices remain locked in a range. Metaplanet Becomes 4th Largest Bitcoin Holder Top analyst Maartunn highlighted that Metaplanet’s latest purchase has further cemented its position among the largest Bitcoin holders in the world. With the addition of 5,268 BTC this week, Metaplanet’s treasury now stands at 30,823 BTC. This accumulation places the firm as the 4th largest corporate Bitcoin holder, trailing only industry giants such as Strategy (prev. MicroStrategy) and a few other leading institutions. The move underscores the growing appetite for Bitcoin among companies looking to diversify reserves and position themselves ahead of what many see as a long-term adoption cycle. This development comes at a crucial time for the market. Bitcoin has recently reclaimed the $115,000 level, sparking fresh optimism after months of consolidation. Analysts point out that institutional moves like Metaplanet’s provide strong underlying support, reinforcing the argument that Bitcoin remains attractive even at elevated prices. The coming days will be critical, as several analysts expect Bitcoin to continue pushing upward through October. Historically, this month has delivered some of the strongest rallies for BTC, earning the nickname “Uptober” within the community. If the pattern repeats, Metaplanet’s accumulation could prove to be well-timed, fueling further confidence in the asset. Related Reading: Bitcoin Short-Term Holders At Cost Basis: SOPR At 1 Signals Market Equilibrium BTC Challenges Key Resistance Bitcoin is trading near $116,200 after staging a sharp recovery from recent lows around $109,000. On the daily chart, the price has reclaimed both the 50-day (blue) and 100-day (green) moving averages, signaling renewed strength from buyers. This rebound has put Bitcoin within striking distance of the $117,500 resistance zone, highlighted in yellow, which has repeatedly capped rallies since July. A decisive breakout above this level would represent a major shift in momentum, potentially opening the path toward $120,000 and retests of the late-summer highs above $125,000. The fact that BTC has recovered so quickly from last week’s weakness underscores strong demand at lower levels. Related Reading: Bitcoin Retail Demand Retreats: 30D Change Falls To Lowest Level Since July However, the market is not free of risk. The $117,500 level remains a critical barrier, and failure to clear it could invite profit-taking that pulls the price back toward $114,000 or even $112,000. The 200-day moving average (red), currently trending near $105,000, continues to provide a deeper layer of support that reinforces the broader uptrend. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
Metaplanet has cemented its position as one of the world’s largest corporate holders of Bitcoin, surpassing the 30,000 BTC mark after a string of aggressive purchases. On Oct. 1, the Tokyo-based firm revealed that it had added 5,268 BTC to its balance sheet at an average price of $116,870, spending roughly $616 million. The transaction […]
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Stronger Bitcoin strategy drives revised forecasts of $46M revenue and $32M operating profit, though shares fall sharply.
Metaplanet bought 5,268 BTC for around $623 million, pushing its total holdings to 30,823 BTC.
Options expiry and key technical levels weigh on BTC as equities and bitcoin trends diverge.
Metaplanet is differentiated by the ability to utilize its bitcoin to create recurring income from derivative strategies, Benchmark said.
Metaplanet, a Japanese public company, bought 5,419 Bitcoin in a single purchase and climbed into the ranks of the world’s largest corporate holders. Related Reading: Ripple CTO Drops Bombshell: XRP At The Core Of Trillions In Banking Future According to reports, the buy pushed its total holdings to 25,555 BTC. That move now places the firm among the top five corporate Bitcoin treasuries. Large Purchase And New Ranking Reports have disclosed the purchase cost around $632.5 million, at an average price of about $116,724 per Bitcoin. Market watchers noticed the company surpassed exchange-backed treasuries to claim the fifth spot. The company’s average cost basis across all holdings is said to be roughly $106,000 per BTC. The scale is significant, and the shift in ranking was immediate. Metaplanet’s leap drew attention because the company did not make the purchase quietly. Based on reports, it has been raising capital specifically to buy more Bitcoin. The Japanese firm has announced plans to raise around $1.4 billion through share and warrant issuances and other offerings. Those funds are earmarked for additional accumulation. The target gives a sense of their appetite: they aim to hold 210,000 BTC by the end of 2027, a figure that would amount to roughly one percent of all Bitcoin expected to exist. Metaplanet has acquired 5419 BTC for ~$632.53 million at ~$116,724 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 395.1% YTD 2025. As of 9/22/2025, we hold 25,555 $BTC acquired for ~$2.71 billion at ~$106,065 per bitcoin. $MTPLF pic.twitter.com/CBhZi2X9lE — Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) September 22, 2025 Funding Moves And Strategy According to reports, the company is using equity sales to fund accumulation, including special share offerings. That approach shifts the balance of risk onto shareholders when Bitcoin swings widely. Some investors welcome the bold plan. Others worry about dilution and how repeated capital rounds could affect existing holders. The strategy is straightforward: raise money, buy Bitcoin, repeat. Some actions were passive at first, then became aggressive as the company accelerated purchases. Market response has been mixed. Stock traders reacted with volatility. The company’s share price saw both gains and pullbacks after the announcement. Some analysts flagged the obvious tradeoff—large Bitcoin exposure can deliver big upside when BTC rallies, but it also amplifies losses during sharp declines. Still, Metaplanet has posted strong headline gains: one source reported a year-to-date yield near 395% tied to the move into Bitcoin, though that figure depends heavily on Bitcoin’s performance over the same period. Related Reading: Bitcoin Is ‘Digital Capital’ That Outpaces Traditional Assets—Michael Saylor Ambitious Targets And Risks Market watchers say reaching 210,000 BTC by 2027 would require continued capital raises and big market buys. Such a plan would keep Metaplanet in the headlines for months and years ahead. If Bitcoin stumbles, the company’s balance sheet and shareholder returns would be tested. Regulatory shifts could also change the calculus, especially in Japan and other major markets. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Company overtakes Bullish with $632 million purchase as both Metaplanet and Capital B shares trade lower.
The purchase likely positions it as the fifth-largest public corporate bitcoin holder, surpassing Bullish, with total holdings of 25,555 BTC.
Metaplanet, the Tokyo-listed corporate Bitcoin treasury firm, is accelerating its expansion strategy after completing a $1.4 billion international capital raise. The company announced on Sept. 17 that it had established a US subsidiary, Metaplanet Income Corp., to build new revenue streams beyond its core treasury holdings. According to the firm, the new unit will provide […]
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Metaplanet created a Miami-based unit, Metaplanet Income Corp., to grow its bitcoin income and build on an overseas offering aimed at scaling its holdings.
The company also plans to raise 204.1 billion yen ($1.4 billion) in an international share sale to increase its bitcoin holdings.
Institutional money, funds, and public companies continue to increase their BTC holdings and currently control 12.3% of all Bitcoin supply. According to Bitcoin analytics platform Ecoinometrics, this figure has dramatically increased over the past 12 months. Institutional money added 5% to their combined holdings in the past year alone, helping propel Bitcoin’s price by over […]
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The sharp moves happened amid a relatively muted action in the broader crypto market, with bitcoin modestly up above $114,000.
The bitcoin treasury company secured funds for its bitcoin-buying strategy including a $30 million commitment from Nakamoto Holdings.
Bitcoin’s supply–demand balance narrowed further last week as corporate treasuries captured a dominant share of new issuance. Last week, two publicly traded firms, Strategy and Tokyo-listed Metaplanet, purchased more than $230 million worth of BTC. According to their separate announcements, their combined acquisitions, totaling 2,091 BTC, represented about two-thirds, or 66%, of all coins produced […]
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The firm Monday announced a modest acquisition of 136 BTC.
Wall Street’s appetite for companies holding Bitcoin on their balance sheets is cooling, and investors are starting to show it, according to the New York Digital Investment Group. Related Reading: MemeCore Explodes 3,800% For ATH — But Is A Collapse Around The Corner? Greg Cipolaro, the firm’s global head of research, said the disparity between share prices and net asset value (NAV) for major buyers is narrowing even as Bitcoin reached highs earlier this year. He pointed to several forces pushing those premiums down, from looming supply unlocks to increased share issuance. Premiums On The Slide Investor worry over future token unlocks is weighing on prices. Cipolaro listed other drivers: shifting corporate aims among digital-asset treasuries, fresh share sales, investor profit-taking, and a lack of clear differences between companies that simply hold Bitcoin. Companies often used as proxies for Bitcoin gains — names like Metaplanet and Strategy — have seen that gap compress. In plain terms, stocks that once traded at a healthy premium to the coins they own are now much closer to their NAVs. Buying Activity Slows Sharply Reports have disclosed that the combined holdings of publicly disclosed Bitcoin-buying companies peaked at 840,000 BTC this year. Strategy accounts for a third of that total, or about 637,000 BTC, while the rest is spread across 30 other entities. Data shows a clear slowdown in purchase size. Strategy’s average buy in August fell to 1,200 BTC from a 2025 peak of 14,000 BTC. Other companies bought 86% less than their March 2025 high of 2,400 BTC per transaction. Monthly growth has cooled too: Strategy’s monthly increase slid to 5% last month from 40% at the end of 2024, and other firms went from 160% in March to 7% in August. Share Prices And Fundraising Values Are Coming Under Pressure A number of treasury companies are trading at or below the prices of recent fundraises. That gap creates risk. If newly issued shares begin trading freely and owners decide to cash out, a wave of selling could follow. Cipolaro warned a rough patch may be ahead and advised companies to consider measures that support their share price. Related Reading: Why $50 XRP By December 2025 Isn’t ‘Hopium’ If ETFs Get Greenlight: Analyst Stocks May Face A Bumpy Ride One straightforward move suggested was stock buybacks. According to Cipolaro, crypto focused companies should set aside some capital raised to buy back shares if needed. That approach can lift prices by shrinking the number of outstanding shares. Meanwhile, Bitcoin itself has not been immune to swings. Based on CoinMarketCap quotes, BTC was trading around $111,550, down about 7% from a mid-August peak above $124,000. The price move tightens the margin for error for treasury firms: their fortunes are linked to the coin, but their stock prices can move independently and sometimes more harshly. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Strategy, the largest Bitcoin (BTC) treasury company formerly known as MicroStrategy, has reinforced its vision to accumulate Bitcoin by acquiring nearly $450 million worth of the market’s leading cryptocurrency. This move comes as the firm’s co-founder, Michael Saylor, remains optimistic about the digital asset’s long-term potential, even in the face of recent price corrections that have seen Bitcoin dip over 10% below its all-time highs. Strategy Continues Bitcoin Buying Spree In a recent update shared on X (formerly Twitter), Saylor revealed that Strategy acquired 6,048 Bitcoin for a total price of $449.3 million between August 26 and September 1, 2025. This latest purchase adds to the firm’s substantial holdings, which now total 636,505 BTC, acquired at an average cost of approximately $73,765 per Bitcoin, amounting to an investment of around $46.95 billion. Related Reading: Dogecoin Bull Run Could Start On September 13, Analyst Predicts Saylor also highlighted that Strategy has achieved a Bitcoin yield of 25.7% year-to-date (YTD). Additionally, the firm provided updates on its at-the-market offering programs, which included the sale of various preferred shares and common stock, generating significant net proceeds. This includes 199,509 shares of 8.00% Series A Perpetual Strike preferred stock for $19 million, 237,931 shares of 10.00% Series A Perpetual Strife preferred stock for $26.5 million, and 1,237,000 shares of MSTR for $425.3 million. The aggressive investment strategy employed by Saylor’s firm has inspired other public companies to explore similar avenues. Strategy has been a trailblazer in this space, being one of the first publicly traded companies to adopt Bitcoin as a primary treasury asset. This growing trend is bolstered by favorable regulations and initiatives stemming from President Donald Trump’s administration, which have facilitated broader adoption of these assets, including altcoins like Ethereum (ETH), Binance Coin (BNB) and XRP. Metaplanet Becomes Seventh-Largest BTC Holder A notable example of this investment shift by public companies is Metaplanet, often referred to as “Japan’s MicroStrategy.” The company has approved a plan to sell up to 550 million new shares overseas, aiming to raise approximately 130.3 billion yen ($884.41 million) to finance additional Bitcoin purchases. Once a hotel operator, Metaplanet has pivoted to focus on cryptocurrencies, inspired by Saylor’s approach. Founder and CEO Simon Gerovich liquidated most of the company’s hotel assets, which had been struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic, redirecting those funds into Bitcoin starting in April 2024. Related Reading: Is XRP A Meme Coin? Analyst Reveals How Whales Are Playing The Game Metaplanet’s strategy has proven effective, as it has become the seventh-largest holder of Bitcoin among public treasuries globally, according to BitcoinTreasuries.net data. The company recently announced on Monday the addition of 1,009 BTC to its total, bringing its holdings to 20,000. Its stock, MTPLF, has experienced a surge of about 740% YTD, currently valued at $5.82 per share. Strategy’s stock, under the ticker symbol MSTR, is trading at $343 as of this writing, up 2.5% from Monday’s price. Meanwhile, Bitcoin trades at $111,630, up 2% in the last 24 hours. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
In a notable achievement, Metaplanet has made headlines by significantly expanding its Bitcoin treasury, reaching a total of 20,000 BTC. This aggressive accumulation strategy solidifies its position as one of the world’s leading corporate Bitcoin holders. Strengthening Its Long-Term Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Metaplanet, a publicly traded company based in Japan, has successfully transitioned from a hotel operator to a major Bitcoin powerhouse. The company recently purchased 1,009 BTC, which increased its total holdings to 20,000 BTC. This acquisition cements its position as the sixth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder, surpassing Riot Platforms. Related Reading: Bitcoin Treasury Race Heats Up As Dutch Firm Shoots For $23-M Launch A crypto-oriented social media influencer known as Next100XGEMS has stated on X that what makes this achievement more significant is that the investment reflects more than just a financial play. However, it represents a fundamental shift in its core business strategy. By dedicating a significant portion of its treasury to Bitcoin, Metaplanet demonstrates a profound level of institutional trust in the digital asset as a long-term strategic reserve, which marks a new era of institutional adoption. Metaplanet’s 21 million plan is a bold, long-term strategy to combat the decline in the value of the Japanese yen and rising inflation. The company aims to acquire a significant portion of the total 21 million Bitcoin supply, positioning itself as a hedge against currency debasement. This strategic use of BTC as a currency protection tool highlights its growing appeal as an alternative to traditional fiat currencies, a trend that is becoming increasingly popular globally. The remarkable 486.7% year-to-date yield from this investment showcases the immense potential and could serve as a model for businesses and organizations around the world, prompting them to reassess their own treasury management approaches. This development is expected to drive increased demand for Bitcoin, further fueling its price growth and solidifying its role in the emerging financial system. Institutional Flows Fuel Bullish Momentum As institutional demand for Bitcoin accelerates and market infrastructure strengthens, CryptoBusy has revealed that September has long been considered a historically weak month for Bitcoin. Data shows that the median return sits at -3.12% with 8 of the last 12 years ending in the red. However, 2025 is shaping up to be fundamentally different. Related Reading: $40M Bitcoin Treasury Launch Marks South Korea’s First Institutional Crypto Move The landscape has shifted significantly. ETFs are now live, institutional inflows are accelerating, and the US has openly embraced Bitcoin. These factors have transformed the usual bearish September narrative into a potentially bullish setup. Last year, September 2024 closed with a green candle at +7.29% despite the seasonal headwinds. With Bitcoin having already printed a new all-time high of $124,000 earlier in this cycle, the market is poised to see if 2025 will mark the first ETF-driven September Rally. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
Investor approval of share expansion and governance changes.