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Metaplanet Makes Bold Move With $104 Million Bitcoin Purchase

Yigit Taha OZTURK — Mon, 19 May 2025 09:00:14 +0000

The crypto markets have been heating up recently, and institutional investors are clearly taking notice. Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has once again grabbed headlines with a bold Bitcoin acquisition.

1,004 Bitcoin Acquired As Second-Largest Purchase To Date

On May 19, Metaplanet announced the purchase of 1,004 Bitcoin for approximately 15.2 billion yen ($104.6 million). This marks the company’s second-largest single BTC purchase ever. With this addition, Metaplanet’s total holdings reached 7,800 Bitcoin, valued at $807 million based on current market prices.

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Just a week earlier, the company had acquired 1,241 BTC worth $129 million, surpassing El Salvador’s holdings and becoming the largest public Bitcoin holder in Asia. Globally, Metaplanet now ranks tenth among public firms in terms of BTC holdings.

Strategic Growth Continues With Monthly Accumulations

Metaplanet has been aggressively expanding its Bitcoin portfolio, acquiring 2,800 BTC so far in May alone. In April, it added 794 BTC, and in March, 1,655 BTC. If the firm acquires another 301 Bitcoin, it will overtake Galaxy Digital Holdings’ position, which currently holds 8,100 BTC.

The firm reported a BTC yield of 95.6% in Q1 and 47.8% so far in Q2, reflecting strong performance per diluted share.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy remains the global leader in corporate BTC holdings, with a staggering 568,840 Bitcoin valued at nearly $59 billion. According to crypto investment firm River, corporations have outpaced ETFs, governments, and retail investors in Bitcoin acquisitions so far in 2025.

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Solv Protocol Launches RWA-Backed Bitcoin Yield on Avalanche

Yigit Taha OZTURK — Sun, 18 May 2025 15:00:58 +0000

The crypto yield race is evolving — this time, with real-world assets entering the picture. A new offering from Solv Protocol aims to merge Bitcoin with the stability of government bonds and private credit.

SolvBTC.AVAX Links Bitcoin to Real-World Economic Cycles

Solv Protocol has introduced SolvBTC.AVAX, a yield-bearing Bitcoin token built on the Avalanche blockchain. Unlike traditional crypto yield products, this token is backed by real-world assets (RWAs) such as U.S. Treasurys and private credit via partnerships with institutions like BlackRock and Hamilton Lane.

Developed through a seven-partner collaboration — including Elixir, Euler, Re7 Labs, LFJ, Balancer, and Avalanche — the token uses a multi-protocol strategy. Elixir’s deUSD synthetic dollar and lending mechanisms on Euler expand the exposure to RWAs.

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According to Solv founder Ryan Chow, this connects Bitcoin to broader macroeconomic forces, beyond its typical four-year halving cycle.

BTC-Paid Yield From Real Assets

The yield from SolvBTC.AVAX is paid directly in BTC, giving investors a familiar asset class with more predictable returns. Elixir’s deUSD, with a market cap exceeding $220 million, underpins the structure’s stability.

Solv currently holds over $2.3 billion in total value locked (TVL) and operates as a cross-chain staking platform focused on Bitcoin-centric yield strategies.

Institutions Fuel Demand for Bitcoin Yield

Institutional interest in Bitcoin yield products is on the rise. Coinbase recently launched its own Bitcoin Yield Fund, targeting 4% to 8% annual returns. Other players like MicroStrategy are tracking BTC Yield as a metric, showing performance rates of over 15% year-to-date.

With RWA-backed yield models like SolvBTC.AVAX entering the market, Bitcoin is evolving from a store of value to a yield-generating financial tool.

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Metaplanet Surpasses El Salvador in Bitcoin Holdings

Yigit Taha OZTURK — Mon, 12 May 2025 15:00:59 +0000

The world of global investment is rapidly evolving, with private firms now rivaling entire nations in crypto asset accumulation. One of the clearest examples of this trend is Japanese investment firm Metaplanet, which has recently made headlines with its bold Bitcoin strategy.

With its latest acquisition, Metaplanet now holds 6,796 BTC, exceeding the official Bitcoin reserves of El Salvador. At current market value, this stash is worth approximately $707 million.

From Bold Moves to Global Rankings

On May 12, the Tokyo-listed company announced it had purchased an additional 1,241 BTC at a unit price of 14.8 million yen (about $101,843), marking its highest per-coin acquisition to date.

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CEO Simon Gerovich stated on X, “From humble beginnings to rivaling nation-states, we’re just getting started,” signaling the company’s growing ambition in the crypto space.

Asia’s Largest Bitcoin Holder

With these moves, Metaplanet has become the largest Bitcoin holder in Asia and the tenth largest globally. The firm bought 5,555 BTC on May 7 alone, following four purchases in April totaling 18,586 BTC and six in March totaling 18,925 BTC.

Metaplanet also reported a quarterly BTC Yield of 38%, following a 95.6% yield in Q1 2025 — a metric that reflects the growth of Bitcoin holdings per fully diluted share.

Meanwhile, Michael Saylor hinted at another possible acquisition by his firm with a cryptic “Connect the dots” message accompanied by a screenshot of the “Saylor Tracker.” Historically, such posts have preceded major BTC purchases.

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