On May 13, 2025, Metaplanet – a Japanese company – officially surpassed El Salvador, holding 6,796 BTC after purchasing an additional 1,241 BTC worth 126.7 million USD. Could this be the beginning signal for the Asian Bitcoin empire? Let’s analyze in detail.
Metaplanet Overtakes El Salvador
Metaplanet, likened to “Asia's MicroStrategy,” just spent 126.7 million USD to buy 1,241 Bitcoin (average price 102,119 USD/BTC), increasing total holdings to 6,796 $BTC , surpassing El Salvador (6,174 BTC) – the pioneering country in legalizing Bitcoin in 2021. According to CEO Simon Gerovich, Metaplanet has invested 608.2 million USD to accumulate this BTC (average price 89,492 USD/BTC), currently valued at 707.5 million USD at market price.
Gerovich proudly states: “Metaplanet holds more Bitcoin than El Salvador. From humble beginnings to competing with nations – this journey has just begun.” The company aims to reach 10,000 BTC by 2025 and has already surpassed halfway since last month.
Bitcoin Accumulation Strategy
Metaplanet began purchasing Bitcoin in April 2024, continuously increasing its holdings through 14 bond issuance rounds, the most recent being 21.25 million USD last week. According to Bitcointreasuries.net, #Metaplanet is the listed company holding the most Bitcoin in Asia, ranking 11th globally, while MicroStrategy leads with 555,450 BTC.
Metaplanet's stock increased by 5% in early trading this week in Japan, reflecting investor confidence in the company's all-in Bitcoin strategy.
Impact on the Crypto Market
This event brings many positive signals:
Increasing institutional confidence: Crypto fund inflows reached 3.4 billion USD last week, Bitcoin ETFs attracted 1.8 billion USD, and are forecasted to accumulate 330 billion USD into Bitcoin by 2029.
Boosting Bitcoin: BTC price maintains at 102,000 USD, solidifying its position as a reserve asset.
Altcoin growth: Coins like XRP (2.31 USD) and Solana (146 USD) benefit from the overall trend.
Future Prospects
If the goal of 10,000 BTC by 2025 is achieved, Metaplanet could solidify its position as the “King of Bitcoin” in Asia, inspiring other companies in the region. With friendly policies from Trump, Bitcoin could continue to grow in the next 1-2 years.
Conclusion: Will Metaplanet Reshape the Bitcoin Market?
Metaplanet surpasses #ElSalvador with 6,796 BTC, becoming the listed company holding the most Bitcoin in Asia. With a goal of 10,000 BTC and a 5% stock increase, the Japanese company promises to lead the Bitcoin accumulation wave, opening bright prospects for the market. Investors should closely monitor to seize opportunities.
Risk warning: Crypto investment carries high risks due to price volatility and legal instability. Please consider carefully before participating.
