Japan’s Metaplanet Acquires Another $26M In Bitcoin Due To US Trade Strains

Metaplanet, a publicly listed entity based in Tokyo frequently known as “Asia’s MicroStrategy,” has increased its BTC assets through a recent acquisition valued at 3.78 billion yen (around $26.3 million).

The purchase, revealed this week, coincides with global markets preparing for potential repercussions from the US government’s changing trade policies regarding China.

As per the firm, it has purchased 319 BTC at an average rate of 12.85 million yen ($82,549) per Bitcoin, which raises its cumulative BTC inventory to 4,525 Bitcoin.

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Metaplanet Aims for 10,000 Bitcoin by Year-End in Bold Accumulation Tactic

Metaplanet has set an ambitious objective to boost its BTC reserves by 470%, striving to achieve 10,000 BTC before the year concludes.

This investment was executed in the midst of escalating doubts over US trade tariffs. Over the weekend, Bitcoin faced a drop of more than 2% during Asian trading hours, falling to $83,482 as markets responded to mixed signals from the Trump administration about its tariff approach.

While products like smartphones and semiconductors were momentarily excluded from a projected 10% tariff, President Trump clarified via Truth Social that these goods will instead incur a 20% tax under national security regulations.

Despite the geopolitical tensions, conventional equity markets remained robust. Nasdaq 100 futures increased over 1% in early Monday trading, while the S&P 500 futures experienced a 0.7% rise. In the digital currency sector, BTC rose 0.4% to $84,990, with Ether climbing 1.8% to $1,638, as per CoinGecko.

Metaplanet has acquired 319 Bitcoin for ~$26.3 million at ~$82,549 per BTC and has achieved Bitcoin Yield of 108.3% YTD 2025. As of 4/14/2025, we hold 4525 $BTC acquired for ~$386.3 million at ~$85,366 per Bitcoin. pic.twitter.com/aN0Jz9SgwQ

— Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) April 14, 2025

Metaplanet has emerged as one of Asia’s most outspoken corporate supporters of BTC. The organization recently appointed Eric Trump, the son of US President Donald Trump, to its newly formed Strategic Advisory Board, citing his business acumen and growing interest in Bitcoin.

The company’s approach reflects that of the US-based MicroStrategy, led by BTC advocate Michael Saylor, whose assertive accumulation strategy has inspired numerous publicly traded companies.

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Trump Administration Initiates Strategic BTC Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile Programs

At the same time, the Trump administration introduced two relevant national initiatives. A Strategic BTC Reserve, utilizing seized BTC as a long-term resource, and a Digital Asset Stockpile, comprising additional confiscated cryptocurrencies for tactical purposes or future monetization.

The acceptance of Bitcoin has also gained traction in the US. Data from BTC Law indicates that 47 BTC reserve bills have been launched across 26 states, with 41 currently in action.

Last week, both New Hampshire and Florida pushed forward bills designed to permit their governments to long-term holding Bitcoin as part of their financial holdings.

On the same day, Florida’s House Insurance and Banking Committee unanimously endorsed HB487, a proposal that permits the state’s Chief Financial Officer and the State Board of Administration to invest up to 10% of certain funds into BTC.

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