Bitcoin race. The Japanese company Metaplanet continues its regular accumulation of bitcoins. After having exceeded Salvador in terms of BTC reserves, the Japanese investment company has just announced the purchase of an additional 1,004 bitcoins and approaches Galaxy Digital. Bitcoin race is launched As Eric Trump, the son of the American president recently said.
- The Japanese company Metaplanet has announced the purchase of 1,004 additional bitcoins, bringing its reserves to 7,800 BTC.
- With this acquisition, Metaplanet approaches Galaxy Digital Holdings and could soon become the ninth world company in terms of Bitcoin reserves.
This May 19, 2025, Metaplanet therefore announcement buying 1 004 BTC additional for a total amount of $ 104.6 million. With this new acquisition, Metaplanet now holds 7,800 bitcoinsor about $ 807 million During the current course, as the CEO recalls in the message below published in recent hours.
This new acquisition follows the purchase of 1,241 BTC On May 12, which had already marked a record for the company. Metaplanet continues its Bitcoin accumulation strategy, with regular purchases for several months.
Japanese society is closer to Galaxy Digital Holdings
With its 7,800 bitcoins, Metaplanet is now close to Galaxy Digital Holdingsrecently introduced to the Nasdaq, which holds 8,100 BTC. If the Japanese company continues on its momentum, it could soon exceed its competitor and climb to ninth place in companies holding the most bitcoins.
In Asia, Metaplanet is already the listed company on the stock market which has the most bitcoins and worldwide, it ranks tenth place, according to data from Bitbo.
For his part, Stratum remains the undisputed and untouchable leader with 568 840 BTC and its founder, Michael Saylorhas left hear On the social network X that a new purchase could be imminent.
While the bitcoin market is getting closer to its ATH, companies continue to accumulate and they are moreover The biggest net buyers of bitcoin this yeareven surpassing ETFs and private investors. What to push the price of the BTC to new higher?