Strategy Acquires 4020 Bitcoins, Metaplanet from Japan Increases Holdings by 1088 BTC
From 19 May 2025 to 25 May 2025, Strategy executed another significant acquisition of 4020 Bitcoins at almost $427 million. This recent purchase elevates the company’s total BTC reserves to a remarkable 580,250 Bitcoin, positioning Strategy among the largest corporate Bitcoin holders worldwide.
To fund this acquisition, Strategy (previously MicroStrategy) liquidated a variety of common and preferred stock, consisting of 847,000 shares of common stock (MSTR), 678,000 shares of STRK preferred stock, and 104,423 shares of STRF preferred stock.
A few hours ahead of Strategy’s bold action, Chairman Michael Saylor shared a portfolio tracker accompanied by the tagline, “Orange is my Preferred Color.”
In April 2025, Saylor invested $1.4 billion in BTC. This purchase, conducted between 21 April and 27 April 2025, was revealed in a filing with the US Securities and Trading network Commission (SEC) and represents one of their largest purchases in a single week. This acquisition continued their trend of BTC purchases for three consecutive weeks, amassing digital gold.
JUST IN: Michael Saylor posted the Saylor #Bitcoin tracker again
Strategy always announces another BTC purchase the next day
— BTC Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) June 1, 2025
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Metaplanet Expands BTC Holdings
In a different part of the world, Japan’s Metaplanet has acquired an additional 1088 Bitcoins for its treasury, increasing its total holdings to 8888 Bitcoin.
Metaplanet’s news disclosed that on 29 May 2025, the company issued “the 17th Series of zero-coupon, non-interest-bearing Ordinary Bonds to EVO FUND, raising $21 million, also for the purpose of acquiring Bitcoin.”
Metaplanet has acquired 1088 Bitcoin for ~$117.3 million at ~$107,771 per BTC and has achieved BTC Yield of 225.4% YTD 2025. As of 6/2/2025, we long-term holding 8888 $BTC acquired for ~$829.7 million at ~$93,354 per Bitcoin. $MTPLF pic.twitter.com/FYjiHiOIzL
— Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) June 2, 2025
On 2 June 2025, the company made public the specifics of its total BTC holdings.
The recent activities by Strategy and Metaplanet are not solitary events. Worldwide, both sovereign nations and corporations are increasing their Bitcoin holdings, frequently challenging traditional financial institutions and regulatory authorities.
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GameStop Confirms Purchase of 4710 Bitcoins Worth Over Half a Billion
On 28 May 2025, well-known American video game and electronics retailer GameStop verified the acquisition of 4710 Bitcoins via a post on X. The company’s inaugural crypto investment, especially following Bitcoin’s recent ATH, amounts to over $512 million. This decision follows GameStop’s board unanimously endorsing an amendment to its investment policy to incorporate BTC as a treasury-reserve asset in February 2025.
On 26 March 2025, the company expressed its intention to utilize its $1.3 billion from a private offering of convertible senior notes (which can later be converted into company stock) “for general corporate purposes, including the procurement of BTC in line with GameStop’s Investment Policy.”
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is recognized for being a pro-Bitcoin advocate. Following the example of Strategy’s Michael Saylor, Cohen also shared a photo with him in February 2025.
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Key Takeaways
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Strategy executed another substantial acquisition of 4020 Bitcoins for close to $427 million. Simultaneously, Japan’s Metaplanet added 1088 Bitcoins to its reserves, elevating its total to 8888 BTC.
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Worldwide, both sovereign nations and corporations are amplifying their BTC assets, frequently pushing back against traditional financial entities and regulatory frameworks.
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