TLDR

• Metaplanet, dubbed “Asia’s MicroStrategy,” acquired 319 additional Bitcoin worth $26.3 million.
• The company now holds 4,525 BTC total and plans to reach 10,000 BTC by year-end.
• The purchase comes amid uncertainty over U.S. trade tariffs toward China.
• Bitcoin dropped 2% on Sunday during Asian trading but recovered to $84,990 by Monday.
• Metaplanet appointed Eric Trump to its Strategic Advisory Board, citing his “business expertise and passion for Bitcoin.”

Metaplanet, the Tokyo-listed company often referred to as “Asia’s MicroStrategy,” has purchased an additional 319 Bitcoin worth 3.78 billion yen ($26.3 million).

The acquisition was made at an average price of 12,849,780 yen ($82,549) per coin, bringing the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 4,525 BTC.

The purchase comes as digital assets face pressure from geopolitical tensions. Bitcoin experienced a drop of more than 2% during Sunday’s Asian trading hours, falling to $83,482. By Monday at 1 a.m. ET, Bitcoin had recovered slightly, trading at $84,990 according to CoinGecko.

Investors have been trying to make sense of mixed signals from Washington regarding U.S. trade policy toward China. While smartphones and semiconductors were temporarily excluded from a proposed 10% “reciprocal” tariff, President Trump later clarified that these products would still be subject to a separate 20% national security levy.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated that more sector-specific tariffs are expected within the next two months. Despite these concerns, traditional markets showed resilience. Nasdaq 100 futures rose over 1% in early trading, while S&P 500 futures climbed 0.7%.

Ambitious Growth Strategy

Metaplanet has set an aggressive growth target for its Bitcoin holdings. The company plans to increase its Bitcoin portfolio by 470%, aiming to reach 10,000 BTC by the end of the year.

CEO Simon Gerovich stated that Metaplanet will expand its BTC holdings by “utilizing the most accretive capital market tools available.” These tools include the issuance of stock acquisition rights and bonds to support its Bitcoin accumulation strategy.

“Last year was transformational, as we broke records, expanded our Bitcoin treasury, and reinforced our position as Asia’s leading Bitcoin Treasury Company,” Gerovich tweeted on Saturday.

The company’s market position appears strong, with a current market capitalization of 167.7 billion yen. However, technical sentiment signals suggest a “Strong Sell” rating, despite a year-to-date price performance of 0.57%.

Trump Connection and Government Initiatives

In a move that connects the company to the current U.S. administration, Metaplanet appointed Eric Trump, son of the U.S. president, to its newly formed Strategic Advisory Board last month. The company cited his “business expertise and passion for Bitcoin” as reasons for the appointment.

Metaplanet is modeling itself after Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy, whose aggressive Bitcoin accumulation has inspired other publicly listed firms to adopt similar strategies.

At the same time, the Trump administration has launched two Bitcoin-related government initiatives. The first is a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, which is funded by seized BTC and held as a permanent national asset. The second is a U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile, which includes other confiscated cryptocurrencies with potential for liquidation or strategic use.

These developments highlight the growing mainstream acceptance of Bitcoin as both a corporate treasury asset and a strategic resource for governments.

The broader cryptocurrency market has shown modest movement. Ether was up 1.8% to $1,638 over the same 24-hour period. The top ten cryptocurrencies by market cap have all posted slight gains or no change.

Metaplanet continues to focus on Bitcoin as its core treasury asset. The company’s financial sector operations are centered on acquiring and managing Bitcoin assets, with the aim of enhancing shareholder value through strategic cryptocurrency investments.

The company’s average trading volume stands at 45,525,583 shares, indicating active investor interest in its Bitcoin-focused strategy.

As global markets navigate the uncertainties of new tariff policies and shifting geopolitical dynamics, Metaplanet’s continued investment in Bitcoin represents a vote of confidence in the cryptocurrency’s long-term value proposition.