MARA Holdings raised $940.5 million in net proceeds to restructure previously issued debt securities and finance additional bitcoin purchases.
Strategy did not buy any new Bitcoin last week after unveiling a $2.5 billion STRC preferred stock IPO to fund more BTC acquisitions.
According to reports, Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has just added 780 Bitcoin to its stash. The move brings the company’s total holdings to over 17,000 BTC, worth about $1.73 billion at today’s prices. The move marks another big step for Asia’s largest public Bitcoin holder and underlines how seriously the firm is treating crypto. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s New Clock: How Wall Street Killed The Old Cycle, According To Expert Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings Metaplanet paid an average of $118,622 per coin for this batch, spending nearly $93 million in the deal. Based on figures shared by CEO Simon Gerovich, the year‑to‑date yield on its Bitcoin portfolio sits at 450% as of July 28, 2025. The firm’s average cost across all 17,132 BTC now stands at $101,030 per coin. This latest purchase follows a similar buy of 797 BTC earlier this year, when prices hovered near $122,000. Metaplanet has acquired 780 BTC for ~$92.5 million at ~$118,622 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 449.7% YTD 2025. As of 7/28/2025, we hold 17,132 $BTC acquired for ~$1.73 billion at ~$101,030 per bitcoin. $MTPLF pic.twitter.com/0dq4RswDhv — Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) July 28, 2025 A Challenge To The Big Player Michael Saylor’s firm, Strategy, still holds the crown as the largest public holder of Bitcoin. Strategy owns 607,770 BTC, valued at about $72 billion. That makes Metaplanet seventh on the list of public companies with Bitcoin, but the gap looks set to narrow if Metaplanet keeps buying at this pace. It all began with a quarter billion in bitcoin. pic.twitter.com/Ssbef084YQ — Michael Saylor (@saylor) July 27, 2025 Stock Price Reacts To The Purchase Shares of Metaplanet jumped 5% immediately after the announcement. The stock closed at 1,241 yen, even though it has slipped 7% over the past five days and 17% in the last month. Investors seem to welcome the aggressive strategy, though they’re also aware that swings in Bitcoin’s price can push the share price up or down quickly. Climbing The Ranks Of Bitcoin Holders Metaplanet aims to hold 210,000 BTC by the end of 2027. If it stays on track, the company could soon leapfrog the likes of Tesla, CleanSpark and Galaxy Digital—firms it already passed to reach fifth place at one point. Based on public data, Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company and Trump Media currently sit in fourth and sixth spots, showing how the leaderboard keeps shifting as new buyers step in. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Parabolic Glory Days May Be Over, Analyst Claims Based on this trend, Metaplanet is staking its future on Bitcoin’s growth. It’s a bold plan and one that carries risk if crypto prices dip. Yet for now, the firm’s big buys and a nearly 450% return this year make it clear that Metaplanet sees Bitcoin as a core part of its strategy. As more companies pile in, Asia’s role in the world of institutional crypto is only getting stronger. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from TradingView
The offering doesn't give investors direct bitcoin exposure, but rather uses the asset's historical return profile to sustain high payouts.
The Hong Kong-based crypto firm said it plans to use the proceeds for its international expansion and stablecoin initiatives.
The company announced the STRC offering on Monday, originally planning to issue 5 million shares at $100 each.
Strategy expanded its Stretch preferred sale to $2 billion and will price shares at $90, raising fresh capital to grow its 607,770 bitcoin treasury.
The report seems to suggest a change in stance by South Korea, which was reportedly looking to ease crypto trading.
The regulator said that financial institutions need to abide by the existing 2017 rule until there is a new guideline.
Strategy (previously MicroStrategy), the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin (BTC), announced on Monday that it had acquired an additional 6,220 BTC during the week spanning July 14 to July 20. This latest purchase brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to an impressive 607,770 tokens, acquired at an aggregate cost of approximately $43.61 billion, averaging $71,756 per Bitcoin. Strategy Stock Slumps Despite GENIUS Act Approval This announcement coincided with a breakthrough in the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies, as the GENIUS Act successfully cleared the House and received final approval from President Donald Trump on Friday. The new stablecoin legislation establishes federal guidelines for stablecoins. The passage of the GENIUS Act has provided a boost to cryptocurrency exchanges like Coinbase Global (COIN) and Robinhood Markets (HOOD), which saw their stock prices rise by 2.2% and 4.1%, respectively, following the news. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price Breaks Above $0.26 In Weekend Rally As Pundit Predicts 2,600% Surge Despite the favorable regulatory environment, Strategy’s stock did not experience a similar surge. Instead, it fell by 7.2% over the course of Thursday and Friday, marking the company’s worst two-day performance since late May. This decline mirrored the overall dip in Bitcoin prices, which had recently retreated toward the $117,000 zone from record highs above $123,000 earlier in the past week. Saylor Defends Bitcoin Strategy Reports note that the stock’s performance may have been impacted by a bearish research note from Gus Gala, an analyst at Monness, Crespi, Hardt, who reiterated a Sell rating on Strategy shares with a target price of $200. Notably, Gala is the only analyst among 17 surveyed by FactSet to rate the Strategy’s stock as a Sell, which could contribute to investor caution. Amid these fluctuations, Strategy’s Chairman Michael Saylor remains a vocal advocate for the company’s Bitcoin strategy. In a recent post on social media site X (formerly Twitter), he encouraged followers to “Stay Humble. Stack Sats,” referring to Satoshis, the smallest unit of Bitcoin, emphasizing a long-term commitment to accumulating the cryptocurrency. Related Reading: Hold On For Dear Life: This Bullish Bitcoin Metric Just Touched A 15-Year High As the market continues to adapt to shifting regulations, crypto supporters are eagerly awaiting the next legislative development: the CLARITY Act. This bill, which passed the House with a vote of 294-134, aims to create a clearer regulatory framework for digital assets by distinguishing between securities and commodities and delineating oversight responsibilities among various federal agencies. When writing, the market’s leading cryptocurrency trades at $117,500, recording a 14% price surge in the monthly time frame, and nearly 74% year-to-date. With the recent price correction, the Bitcoin price is now 4% below its current all-time high achieved during last week’s rally. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin-focused treasury firm Strategy has introduced a new class of perpetual preferred shares, the Series A Variable Rate Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC), according to a July 21 statement. According to the firm, it plans to issue five million STRC shares at a face value of $100 each, pending regulatory clearance and market conditions. STRC vs […]
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TD Cowen defends Strategy’s Bitcoin premium, saying per‑share BTC has more than doubled in 18 months and forecasting 900,000 coins by 2027.
The STRC stock will accumulate cumulative dividends at a variable rate per annum on the stated amount of $100 per share.
Strategy has bought another 6,220 BTC for $739.8 million, bringing its total holdings to 607,770 BTC — worth around $71.8 billion.
Bitcoin powerhouse Strategy has added 6,220 BTC to its reserves, spending $739.8 million in cash at an average price of $118,940 per coin, according to a July 21 SEC filing. The latest acquisition represents 13.82 days worth of new Bitcoin supply, or almost double the total BTC mined between July 14 and 20. Meanwhile, this […]
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The percentage of Bitcoin’s long-term holders’ supply has reached a 15-year high, providing a bullish outlook for the flagship crypto. Asset manager Ark Invest highlighted this development in a recent report and explained what this could mean for BTC going forward. Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Supply Hit 74% According to the Ark Invest report, the long-term holders’ supply has reached 74% of Bitcoin’s total supply, marking a 15-year high for this metric. The asset manager noted that this trend indicates growing market conviction in BTC’s role as a store of value or “digital gold.” These long-term holders refer to addresses that have held for 155 days or longer. Related Reading: Michael Saylor Reveals The Only Thing ‘Better Than Bitcoin’ As MSTR Stock Outperforms This development comes at a time when Bitcoin is witnessing massive demand from institutional investors through the ETFs and treasury companies. These investors are considered better ‘diamond-hands’ than retail investors, which means that this metric could keep rising, with long-term holders gaining more control of BTC’s total supply. This institutional buying has also driven the Bitcoin price to several all-time highs (ATHs) this year, with BTC reaching as high as $123,000 last week. The flagship crypto appears to still be in price discovery, as ETFs led by BlackRock and treasury companies, led by Saylor’s Strategy, continue to accumulate at an unprecedented pace. Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest is ultra bullish on the Bitcoin price, predicting that it could reach $1.5 million by 2030. They expect BTC to reach this target due to the rising institutional investment and global recognition of Bitcoin’s ability to serve as a store of value. In a CNBC interview, Cathie Wood also doubled down on this prediction. She explained that they expect BTC to take a significant share from gold or grow the store of value market. Wood added that institutions are still just testing the waters despite the massive accumulation so far. As such, she still expects a rise in adoption for these companies. Meanwhile, only about 1 million unmined Bitcoins are remaining. Other Bullish Metrics For BTC The Ark Invest report also revealed that global liquidity per bitcoin reached a 12-year high. This metric reached this high with $5.7 million in global M2 supply per BTC in circulation. The asset manager remarked that this ratio could continue to rise given Bitcoin’s diminishing future supply growth and the continued expansion of global liquidity. Related Reading: This Analyst Predicted Bitcoin’s Rally To $120,000 Months Ago, Here’s The Rest Of The Forecast Meanwhile, in June, Bitcoin managed to hold above the support between $96,000 and $99,000 and is now well above these levels. $98,888, $96,278, and $71,393 are BTC’s short-term holder cost basis, 200-day moving average, and on-chain mean, respectively, which is why this development is bullish for the flagship crypto. At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $19,100, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
Trump Media says its bitcoin treasury has swelled to roughly $2 billion after it announced a $2.5 billion crypto strategy in May.
Strategy acquired 6,220 bitcoin for $739.8 million, boosting its trove to 607,770 which is now now the ninth‑largest liquidity pile compared to S&P 500 holdings.
Bit Digital increased its ether treasury to about 120,000 ETH, chasing SharpLink and BitMine in the corporate race to accumulate Ethereum.
BitMine Immersion’s holdings has doubled to 300,657 ETH as investors like Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund bet on Ethereum treasuries.
The Smarter Web Company has purchased another 325 BTC for approximately $36.45 million at an average price of $112,157 per bitcoin.
As Bitcoin treasury bets stumble in 2025, Strategy thrives with disciplined capital, mNAV premiums and long-term focus.
Global investment bank TD Cowen has recently revised its price target for Strategy’s (previously MicroStrategy) stock, MSTR, raising it from $590 to $680 per share and a bullish prediction for Bitcoin (BTC) prices, which could soar to $155,000 by December. Possible 53% Drop For Bitcoin The firm’s study outlines a base-case scenario for Bitcoin at $128,000 by year-end, with a more pessimistic outlook placing it as low as $55,000, which could mean a major 53% crash from current prices. TD Cowen analysts assert that a significant increase in Bitcoin prices is expected to positively impact Strategy’s share price, given its status as the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin. Related Reading: Prepare For ATHs: ‘XRP Train Has Left The Station – Analyst On July 14, Strategy purchased an additional 4,225 BTC for $472.5 million, averaging $111,827 per coin. This latest acquisition brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to an impressive 601,550 BTC. Analysts at TD Cowen noted that what began as a defensive measure to preserve the value of its assets has evolved into a proactive strategy aimed at enhancing shareholder value. Strategy plans to continue acquiring Bitcoin through proceeds from upcoming debt and equity offerings. The firm anticipates that Strategy will raise around $84 billion through its innovative “42/42” plan, which involves an equal mix of debt and equity, potentially increasing its Bitcoin reserves to 900,000 BTC by the end of 2027. Strategy As Strong Investment Option TD Cowen has initiated buy ratings on Strategy’s preferred shares, emphasizing their attractive income potential and price appreciation, which are expected to be less volatile than common shares or Bitcoin itself. This endorsement comes after the firm first recognized Strategy’s Bitcoin strategy in 2023, describing it as a “paradigm shift.” At that time, they highlighted the company’s approach of utilizing cash from its software business to invest in Bitcoin as a long-term hedge against dollar inflation. Analysts believe that Bitcoin’s finite supply makes it a more reliable store of value compared to traditional currencies or gold, presenting Strategy as an appealing option for investors looking to gain Bitcoin exposure. Related Reading: Avalanche Shatters Record With 20M Transactions—Is Real-World Use Finally Here? As institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies accelerates, Strategy’s acquisition strategy has become a blueprint for other corporate treasuries. The company’s total investment in Bitcoin now stands at $29.27 billion, yielding substantial unrealized gains with a cost basis of $71,268 per BTC. The latest report and Strategy’s recent purchase coincided with Bitcoin hitting a new all-time high, surpassing $123,000, underscoring the growing acceptance and adoption of BTC in the financial landscape. Nevertheless, the cryptocurrency has retraced to $117,000 in an attempt to find its next support level before moving on to uncharted territory once again if buying demand persists among investors. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Fidelity unit National Financial Services now owns a 12.9% stake in bitcoin‑treasury company Metaplanet, a firm with a billion‑dollar plan to stockpile BTC.
Bitcoin has been exploring new all-time highs (ATHs) recently, but Strategy still seems to be in accumulation mode as it has announced another large purchase. Strategy Has Bought 4,225 Bitcoin In Latest Acquisition As announced by Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor in an X post, the company has made a fresh Bitcoin acquisition, continuing its chain of 2025 buys. With the latest purchase, the firm has added 4,225 BTC to its holdings. According to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, the buy occurred between July 7th and July 13th, and involved an average BTC cost basis of $111,827. This means the 4,225 tokens were acquired for about $472.5 million. Related Reading: Bitcoin Hits $123,000—But Inflows Are Just A Fraction Of 2024’s Peak In the same period as the acquisition, BTC witnessed a breakout to new ATHs. If the purchase is to go by, it seems Strategy is still interested in buying even at these high prices. “Short Bitcoin if you hate money,” said Saylor in an earlier X post. After the latest buy, the total holding of the firm has hit 601,550 BTC. The company spent around $42.87 billion to assemble this stack and today, its value stands at $72.25 billion, implying a significant profit of 68.5%. Earlier in the day, another Bitcoin treasury company added to its holdings: Metaplanet. According to the X post by CEO Simon Gerovich, the company has added 797 BTC to its reserve, taking the total to 16,352 BTC. Unlike Strategy, though, the firm’s average coin cost basis is on the higher side, standing at $100,191 right now. In some other news, while the big players in the market have been buying BTC for a while now, data from the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode suggests retail investors have finally joined in. In the chart, the data of the Accumulation Trend Score is shown for the different segments of the Bitcoin userbase. The “Accumulation Trend Score” is an indicator that tells us about whether the BTC investors are accumulating or distributing. From the graph, it’s visible that the score has recently been pretty close to 1 for the 1,000 to 10,000 BTC cohort. This means that these large hands, popularly known as the whales, have been showing a near-perfect accumulation trend. The latest rally in the cryptocurrency may be a product of this conviction. While the whales have been buying, the rest of the Bitcoin market has been showing behavior that tends more toward distribution. The mega whales, carrying more than 10,000 BTC, have remained in selling mode with an Accumulation Trend Score around 0.3. Related Reading: Bitcoin Breaks $118,000—But Liquidity Still Thin, Glassnode Warns Until recently, the hands with less than 1 BTC, the retail, were in a phase of distribution, but it seems the latest rally has caused them to change their tune, as they have started buying. BTC Price Bitcoin went up to $123,000 earlier, but it seems the asset has since seen a setback as its price is down to $119,900. Featured image from Dall-E, Glassnode.com, chart from TradingView.com
"Institutional dementia," said the top digital asset researcher at spot bitcoin ETF provider Van Eck.
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) said it purchased 4,225 Bitcoin for approximately $472.5 million between July 7 and 13, according to a July 14 statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The acquisition, made at an average price of $111,827 per Bitcoin, brings the company’s total holdings to 601,550 BTC. These assets were acquired for […]
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TD Cowen's upside forecast for Bitcoin is $155,000 by December and expects Strategy to own nearly 900,000 BTC by 2027.
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Vanguard, a $10 trillion money manager, has through its funds become the largest shareholder in Bitcoin stockpiler Strategy.