MicroStrategy and Metaplanet Target $3 Billion in Bitcoin as BTC Approaches $100K
Key Highlights:
- MicroStrategy plans to raise $2 billion through preferred stock offerings to increase Bitcoin holdings in Q1 2025.
- Metaplanet, Japan’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, aims to acquire 10,000 BTC in 2025, worth nearly $1 billion at current prices.
- MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor teased a potential Monday Bitcoin purchase, hinting at continued accumulation strategies.
Corporate Giants Double Down on Bitcoin Accumulation
Leading corporate Bitcoin holders MicroStrategy (MSTR) and Japan’s Metaplanet have unveiled ambitious plans to significantly boost their BTC reserves, signaling strong institutional confidence as Bitcoin hovers near $100,000.
Over the weekend, MicroStrategy announced plans to raise up to $2 billion via preferred stock offerings to finance additional Bitcoin acquisitions in the first quarter of 2025.
Happy New Year to Our Valued Shareholders! As we step into 2025, I couldn’t be more excited about what lies ahead for Metaplanet. Last year was transformational, as we broke records, expanded our Bitcoin treasury, and reinforced our position as Asia’s leading Bitcoin Treasury… pic.twitter.com/K2HsOS8TaZ
— Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) January 5, 2025
Meanwhile, Metaplanet revealed its goal to purchase 10,000 BTC this year while advancing broader Bitcoin adoption both in Japan and globally.
Metaplanet’s Expansion Strategy
Metaplanet, often referred to as “Japan’s MicroStrategy”, is the only publicly traded company in Asia focused on significant Bitcoin holdings.
CEO Simon Gerovich shared plans to leverage capital markets and partnerships to expand the firm’s Bitcoin portfolio. Currently, Metaplanet holds $175 million worth of BTC and has a market capitalization of $830 million.
“In 2025, we aim to grow our Bitcoin holdings to 10,000 BTC while driving innovation and adoption in Japan and beyond,” Gerovich stated in a recent X post.
MicroStrategy’s Bold Bitcoin Vision
MicroStrategy, which already holds approximately $44 billion worth of BTC, remains committed to its “21/21 Plan”—an initiative to raise $21 billion in equity and $21 billion in fixed-income instruments over three years.
Co-founder Michael Saylor teased another Bitcoin purchase on X late Sunday, sharing a snapshot of the SaylorTracker, a popular chart that monitors the company’s BTC acquisitions.
Something about https://t.co/Bx3917zMqi is not quite right. pic.twitter.com/vRTAH2xTCX
— Michael Saylor⚡️ (@saylor) January 5, 2025
Historically, Saylor’s teaser posts have driven short-term BTC price surges as markets anticipate new purchases. However, previous announcements have also triggered sell-offs, adding volatility to Bitcoin’s price action.
Market Sentiment as Bitcoin Nears Six Figures
Bitcoin traded above $99,700 during Asian morning hours on Monday, inching closer to the psychological $100,000 mark amid heightened activity in options markets.
Institutional interest from major players like MicroStrategy and Metaplanet is reinforcing bullish momentum, with traders eyeing continued gains supported by growing adoption and capital inflows.
Conclusion
The aggressive accumulation strategies of MicroStrategy and Metaplanet underscore the growing institutional appetite for Bitcoin as a store of value and inflation hedge.
With Bitcoin approaching record highs and major players signaling further acquisitions, market participants are closely watching for catalysts—such as regulatory shifts and institutional adoption—that could drive prices beyond $100,000 in the near future.
