The Tokyo-listed firm said it invested $10.4 million more in bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 1,018.17 million BTC ($68.8 million).
Spot Bitcoin ETFs will need to make an average of $301 million in net inflows per day to get it done this week.
After completing major fundraising through stock sales last week, Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo: 3350) announced earlier today the acquisition of more Bitcoin (BTC). According to the announcement, Metaplanet purchased from the secondary market a total of 156.78 BTC, worth ¥1.6 billion at an average price of around ¥10.2 million per coin.
Tokyo-based early-stage investment firm Metaplanet now holds more than 1,000 Bitcoins.
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Asia's MicroStrategy Metaplanet has now become the biggest corporate holder of BTC in Asia while taking its Bitcoin holdings to more than 1,000 in the recent purchase. Earlier today, the company announced the purchase of 156 additional BTC for an investment value of $1.6 billion Japanese Yen.
The crypto prices today have sparked investor speculations globally, illustrating mixed actions. Bitcoin (BTC) price gained to rest at the $67K level today, whereas Ethereum (ETH) and XRP moved along the red territory.
Leading altcoins Cardano and Chainlink have entered new collaborations designed to expand the Bitcoin ecosystem and improve liquidity. With Cardano offering direct access to Bitcoin liquidity through a partnership with BitcoinOS, and Chainlink integrating oracle services to enhance Bitcoin's functionality via Spiderchain, these initiatives promise to significantly impact the evolving blockchain landscape.
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After gaining more than 7 percent since the beginning of October, Bitcoin (BTC) price is about to kickstart the next leg of the bullish wave.
Bitcoin (BTC) maintains its position above $67,000 despite a brief dip to the $65,000 range during the week. BTC currently trades around the $67,000 level, and major altcoins, such as Ethereum, Solana, Ripple, Polkadot, and Dogecoins, have experienced volatile trading weeks.
Bitcoin price is attempting a fresh increase above the $67,000 zone. BTC could gain pace if it clears the $68,750 resistance zone.
Pennsylvania is making significant strides in the cryptocurrency arena with the recent passage of a bipartisan bill aimed at clarifying the state's position on digital assets, particularly Bitcoin. Known as House Bill 2481, or the “Bitcoin Rights Bill,” this legislation is a pivotal move toward protecting the rights of residents to self-custody their digital assets and enabling the use of Bitcoin as a valid payment method.
With the presidential election just a week away, MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor turned up the political heat a few notches higher, asking who between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris would be better for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Happened: Saylor, a known Bitcoin evangelist, has been vocal about the cryptocurrency's growing influence in political discourse.
Tether Reserve Breakdown includes $9.45B in BTC, gold, and U.S. Treasuries.
Leading cryptocurrencies inched higher on Sunday as oil prices tumbled after Israel's attack on Iran avoided hitting the country's oil infrastructure.
MicroStrategy, the business intelligence firm known for its substantial Bitcoin holdings, has seen its stock price surge by 7.8% in the last 24 hours, hitting an impressive $236.12. This remarkable increase coincides with a significant rise in Bitcoin's value, which has jumped nearly 20% over the past two months, currently trading at around $68,000.
An economist has argued that bitcoin is a reserve asset similar to gold, noting that some central banks might consider adding it to their reserves.
Standard Chartered forecasts bitcoin reaching $73,000 on Nov. 5, U.S. Election Day, with a potential year-end high of $125,000 if Republicans sweep Congress.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino recently disclosed that the company holds a significant amount of Bitcoin and gold as reserve assets for its USDT stablecoin.
A significant technical event occurred recently for Bitcoin: a crossover between the 50-day and 100-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs). Despite not being the well-known golden cross — a 50-day crossing of the 200-day EMA — this crossover is nonetheless significant.
Ethereum and Solana's hold on DeFi is about to end, well, at least according to Cardano's Charles Hoskinson. In a Twitter/X post on October 25th, the Cardano co-founder claimed that decentralized finance is coming to Bitcoin, and it's going to be bigger than Ethereum and Solana.
The cryptocurrency market has been buzzing lately, especially with the latest data revealing a noteworthy influx of funds into Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). On October 24, the market recorded a staggering net inflow of $188 million, with BlackRock's IBIT ETF contributing an impressive $166 million.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has disclosed that the company holds more than 82,000 Bitcoin and 48 tonnes of gold in its reserves. Ardoino disclosed this on X while clarifying comments about Tether USDT reserves.
Bit Digital is strategically navigating the post-halving era, opting for HPC opportunities instead of expanding hash rate at any cost.
Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy is back in the news, with its stock trading at a 25-year high. TradingView's recent data shows that MicroStrategy (MSTR) hit $235.89 in Thursday's session.
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has listed Bitcoin and Ethereum in its scrutiny list for 2025. Both assets' inclusion in the examination list indicates increased regulatory surveillance amid new products rolled out for institutional investors.
Bitcoin (BTC) has garnered attention as it seems to be forming a classic technical pattern known as the “Cup and Handle.” This formation is often seen as a bullish signal, suggesting that a significant rally might be imminent.
Bitcoin's bounce back to $68,000 raises the chance of a rally in SOL, DOGE, RUNE and BGB.
The chief executive of market intelligence firm CryptoQuant says that Satoshi's vision for Bitcoin (BTC) could come to fruition by 2030.
Bitcoin's price has been on a steady upward trend since mid-September, rising from $53,000 to $67,000. This impressive growth has stalled the anticipated altcoin season, drawing investor attention and capital toward Bitcoin instead of smaller assets.
Bitcoin ETFs ended last week on another positive note with $997.70 million in net inflows and demand reaching its highest level in six months. Undoubtedly, these ETFs have marked the turning point for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies since the beginning of the year, as it opened up the cryptocurrency to inflows from every side.
Bitcoin (BTC) enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement as analyst Kevin Svenson expresses strong optimism regarding the cryptocurrency's future. As Bitcoin hovers just below $70,000, Svenson suggests that the flagship crypto asset could be on the brink of reaching a new all-time high.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs now hold over 4.5% of bitcoin's total circulating supply.
In the face of global economic uncertainty, two assets have captured the attention of investors seeking refuge from inflation, Bitcoin (BTC) and gold.
Renowned financial educator and author Robert Kiyosaki has made headlines once again, urging investors to act quickly if they want to purchase Bitcoin before what he terms “Uptober.” Currently, Bitcoin is trading around $67,738, and Kiyosaki emphasizes that this moment may represent a final chance for savvy investors to buy in before a predicted surge in price.
MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor recently took to the X social media network to spotlight the impressive performance of his company's stock, which recently managed to outperform such heavy hitters as Amazon (AMNZ) and Alphabet (GOOGL) in terms of trading volume on Friday.
Bitcoin's recent price rally to $69,000 marked a notable shift, according to research from Glassnode and onchain analysts Ukuria OC and Cryptovizart.
The Bitcoin (BTC) market has been significantly disturbed over the last 24 hours following a series of troubling news reports. During this period, the crypto market leader has recorded notable downfalls with its price slipping below the $66,000 price mark.
The cryptocurrency market is poised for a significant shake-up as traders brace for the expiration of more than $5 billion in options for Bitcoin and Ethereum today. This expiration involves $4.25 billion in Bitcoin options and $1.01 billion in Ethereum options, signaling a potential volatility spike in the digital asset landscape.
Bitcoin dominance surged this week, reaching 59.75% and extending its lead over the rest of the crypto market. Meanwhile, BTC made an attempt to break past its recent high of $69,500, a level it hasn't touched since July.
At the Plan ₿ Forum in Lugano, Switzerland, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino gave an insight into the financial reserves of Tether, disclosing that the stablecoin heavyweight holds 82,454 BTC and 48.3 tons of gold.
The US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs has produced another impressive performance in the past week recording nearly $1 billion in total inflows. Meanwhile, the spot Ethereum ETFs have struggled to maintain a positive form with outflows dominating the market in the same period.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino confirms the company's multibillion-dollar Bitcoin and gold reserves, reassuring the crypto community.
In today's edition of the weekly recap: Ripple files a cross-appeal in the SEC lawsuit; spot Bitcoin ETFs reach a new milestone; reports of Tether's probe; crypto sees renewed adoption. Ripple v.
The Bitcoin price has slowed down over the last few days, crashing to around $65,500 on the morning of Saturday, October 26. The premier cryptocurrency has not particularly impressed in the historically bullish month of October, but the next few days could be pivotal to the coin's future trajectory.
QCP Capital's weekend brief delves into a volatile week for bitcoin, which saw a peak in price that couldn't hold and a sharp decline amid renewed regulatory concerns.