Strategy Acquires 4020 Bitcoins, Metaplanet Expands Holdings by 1088 BTC
In recent developments, Strategy has purchased an additional 4020 Bitcoins, while Japan’s Metaplanet has added 1088 BTC to its treasury, reflecting the growing trend of corporate and national investments in Bitcoin.
Overview
Between May 19 and May 25, 2025, Strategy made a significant acquisition of 4020 Bitcoins, costing nearly $427 million. This move brings their total Bitcoin holdings to 580,250 BTC, marking them as one of the largest corporate holders of Bitcoin globally.
To facilitate this purchase, Strategy (previously known as MicroStrategy) sold various stocks, including 847,000 common shares and 678,000 preferred shares.
Michael Saylor, the Chairman of Strategy, shared a portfolio tracker with a playful caption, “Orange is my Preferred Color.”
Michael Saylor’s Portfolio Tracker
Image source: Twitter post by Bitcoin Magazine
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Expansion
In Japan, Metaplanet announced its acquisition of 1088 Bitcoins, increasing its holdings to 8888 BTC. The company’s recent bond issuance raised $21 million, designated for Bitcoin acquisition.
Metaplanet has acquired 1088 BTC for approximately $117.3 million at an average price of ~$107,771 each. As of June 2, 2025, their total holdings are valued at about $829.7 million.
Source: Metaplanet Announcement
GameStop’s Involvement
On May 28, GameStop confirmed purchasing 4710 Bitcoins worth over half a billion dollars, part of an updated investment policy to include BTC as a treasury asset.
Ryan Cohen, GameStop’s CEO, is vocal about his support for Bitcoin, frequently aligning his interests with those of Michael Saylor.
Summary
The substantial purchases by Strategy and Metaplanet illustrate a growing trend among companies and nations to enhance their Bitcoin reserves, often in defiance of traditional financial frameworks. Crypto as an asset class continues to gain significance globally.
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