Two of the world’s largest institutional Bitcoin holders, MicroStrategy and Japan-based Metaplanet, have announced plans to significantly expand their Bitcoin holdings in 2025.
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MicroStrategy Targets $2 Billion in Bitcoin Purchases
MicroStrategy (MSTR), a pioneer in institutional Bitcoin investment, has announced its intention to raise up to $2 billion through preferred stock offerings to fund Bitcoin purchases in the first quarter of 2025.
The move is part of the company’s “21/21 Plan,” which aims to raise $21 billion in equity and $21 billion in fixed-income instruments over the next three years.
The firm, which holds around $44 billion worth of Bitcoin, has repeatedly demonstrated its commitment to expanding its crypto reserves.
Co-founder Michael Saylor teased the announcement late Sunday by sharing an image of the popular “SaylorTracker” chart, which is known for signaling recent Bitcoin purchases.
MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin buying sprees often create market volatility, with prices rising in anticipation of the purchase but falling slightly following official announcements.
Metaplanet Joins Bitcoin Buying Craze
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet, often referred to as “Japan’s MicroStrategy,” plans to purchase 10,000 BTC (equivalent to around $1 billion at current prices) throughout 2025.
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich detailed the firm’s strategy in a post he published on X (formerly Twitter) over the weekend, emphasizing that they focus on Bitcoin accumulation and adoption.
“By 2025, we aim to increase our Bitcoin holdings to 10,000 BTC using the largest capital market instruments available to us. We will leverage partnerships to advance Bitcoin adoption in Japan and around the world,” he said.
Metaplanet, which currently holds $175 million worth of Bitcoin, also plans to explore innovative opportunities to grow its influence in Japan’s burgeoning crypto ecosystem. The firm has a market cap of $830 million.
*This is not investment advice.
