"Metaplanet Surpasses El Salvador in Bitcoin Holdings: What's Next?"

Metaplanet Surpasses El Salvador in Bitcoin Holdings

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has recently announced the acquisition of an additional $129 million worth of Bitcoin, increasing its total Bitcoin holdings to surpass those of the entire country of El Salvador. Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich expressed enthusiasm about the latest purchase, stating that the firm is just beginning its journey from humble beginnings to rivaling nation-states.

Recent Bitcoin Acquisition

On May 12, Metaplanet revealed that they had purchased 1,241 Bitcoin at a price of $101,843 per coin, totaling approximately $129 million at current market rates. This brings the firm's total Bitcoin holdings to 6,796 Bitcoin, valued at around $707 million, with an average purchase price of $91,000 per Bitcoin. Metaplanet initiated its Bitcoin accumulation strategy in April 2024.

Comparatively, El Salvador currently holds 6,714 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $642 million, making it the sixth-largest nation-state holder of the asset according to the National Bitcoin Office.

Bitcoin Yield Reporting

In addition to their Bitcoin acquisitions, Metaplanet reported a Bitcoin Yield of 38% for the current quarter, which measures the percentage change in Bitcoin holdings per fully diluted share. This figure follows their impressive BTC Yield of 95.6% during the first quarter of 2025.

Metaplanet's Aggressive Bitcoin Accumulation

Metaplanet has been actively accumulating Bitcoin in recent months, including a significant purchase of 5,555 Bitcoin on May 7, four purchases in April totaling 18,586 BTC, and six purchases in March totaling 18,925 BTC. Each subsequent purchase has been larger than the previous, showcasing the firm's commitment to bolstering their Bitcoin holdings.

As of now, Metaplanet is the largest holder of Bitcoin in Asia and ranks as the tenth-largest globally according to BiTBO.

Saylor Drops Hint on Strategy's Bitcoin Purchase

Meanwhile, Michael Saylor hinted at another potential Bitcoin purchase by his firm, Strategy, on May 12. Saylor posted an image of the "Saylor Tracker" chart, which monitors the firm's Bitcoin treasury portfolio, alongside the cryptic comment "Connect the dots." This hint has sparked speculation within the crypto community about an impending BTC acquisition announcement from Strategy.

At present, Strategy holds 555,450 BTC, valued at around $57.8 billion at current market prices, as per the tracker.

Conclusion

Metaplanet's continued accumulation of Bitcoin and the potential for further purchases by Strategy indicate a growing interest among institutions in the digital asset space. With major players like these firms increasing their Bitcoin holdings, the cryptocurrency market is witnessing a shift towards institutional adoption and long-term investment strategies in Bitcoin.