{"id":23001,"date":"2025-04-21T12:46:47","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T12:46:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=23001"},"modified":"2025-04-21T12:46:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T12:46:47","slug":"japans-metaplanet-buys-another-28-2m-in-bitcoin-amid-us-tariff-uncertainty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=23001","title":{"rendered":"Japan\u2019s Metaplanet Buys Another $28.2M In Bitcoin Amid US Tariff Uncertainty"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has added 330 more Bitcoin to its balance sheet, spending approximately $28.2 million as it continues to double down on its crypto strategy despite global market turbulence caused by U.S. tariff policy shifts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The company <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Metaplanet_JP\/status\/1914154738502816159\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">announced the purchase on Monday<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, stating it acquired <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the Bitcoin<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> at an average price of 12.18 million yen\u2014about $85,605 per BTC. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The move marks Metaplanet\u2019s third Bitcoin acquisition in April alone, bringing its total holdings to 4,855 BTC. The firm <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/japans-metaplanet-buys-additional-26m-in-bitcoin-amid-us-trade-tensions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">acquired 319 BTC at an average price of 12.85 million yen<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> ($82,549) per coin last week. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">EXPLORE:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-ai-crypto-coins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">10 Best AI Crypto Coins to Invest in 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Metaplanet\u2019s Latest Bitcoin Purchase Aligns with BTC Surge Past $87K<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The latest buy coincides with Bitcoin\u2019s rise above $87,000 for the first time since April 2. The cryptocurrency has climbed 2.5% in the past 24 hours and was trading at $87,279 at <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the time of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> publication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Metaplanet f<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">irst <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">began accumulating Bitcoin in April 2024 and has remained aggressive with its purchases, even as markets reacted negatively to escalating trade tensions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In April alone, the firm <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">has<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> acquired 809 BTC as it pursues a year-end goal of reaching 10,000 BTC <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">in total<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With its current holdings, Metaplanet is now the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">largest<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> corporate holder of Bitcoin in Asia and ranks tenth globally. Its average purchase price stands at $89,928 per Bitcoin.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">*Metaplanet Purchases Additional 330 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">$BTC<\/a>* <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Gkjp7wUi4S\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/Gkjp7wUi4S<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Metaplanet Inc. (@Metaplanet_JP) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Metaplanet_JP\/status\/1914154738502816159?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">April 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Metaplanet\u2019s strategy has mirrored that of Michael Saylor\u2019s firm, Strategy, which has long advocated for Bitcoin as a reserve asset.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Last week, Strategy announced the purchase of 3,459 BTC, boosting its total to 531,644 BTC, even as it reported $5.91 billion in unrealized losses in Q1 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Metaplanet\u2019s stock has responded positively to its Bitcoin bet. As of 1:13 p.m. local time, shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange were up 0.85%, with the company\u2019s stock price <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">having surged<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> over 1,080% since adopting the strategy last year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Notably, the company recently\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/metaplanet-appoints-eric-trump-to-strategic-board-in-bid-to-lead-global-bitcoin-economy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">appointed Eric Trump<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, son of US President Donald Trump, to its newly established Strategic Advisory Board, citing his experience in business and growing interest in Bitcoin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">EXPLORE:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/new-cryptocurrency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Trump Administration Launches Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile Initiatives<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Meanwhile, the Trump administration launched two related national initiatives. A Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, using seized BTC as a long-term asset, and a Digital Asset Stockpile, which includes other confiscated cryptocurrencies for strategic use or future liquidation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The adoption of Bitcoin has also found momentum in the US. According to data from Bitcoin Law, 47 Bitcoin reserve bills have <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">been introduced<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> across 26 states, with 41 currently active.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Last week, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">both<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> New Hampshire and Florida\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/new-hampshire-and-florida-advance-bills-to-establish-state-bitcoin-reserves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">advanced bills<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0aimed at allowing<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> their respective governments to hold Bitcoin as part of their financial reserves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On the same day, Florida\u2019s House Insurance and Banking Committee unanimously passed HB487<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, a bill <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">that<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> would allow<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the state\u2019s Chief Financial Officer and the State Board of Administration to invest up to 10% of select funds into Bitcoin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DISCOVER:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-meme-coin-icos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Best Meme Coin ICOs to Invest in April 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/B7Uk6agkqj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h3 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Metaplanet added 330 BTC to its balance sheet, bringing its total holdings to 4,855 BTC.<\/span>    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The latest purchase aligns with Bitcoin\u2019s surge past $87,000, reflecting continued bullish sentiment despite global trade tensions.<\/span>    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Metaplanet\u2019s Bitcoin-focused strategy has boosted its stock <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">over<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> 1,080% and earned it a top spot among global corporate BTC holders.<\/span>    <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/japans-metaplanet-buys-another-28-2m-in-bitcoin-amid-us-tariff-uncertainty\/\">Japan\u2019s Metaplanet Buys Another $28.2M In Bitcoin Amid US Tariff Uncertainty<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has added 330 more Bitcoin to its balance sheet, spending approximately $28.2 million as it continues to double down on its crypto strategy despite global market turbulence caused by U.S. tariff policy shifts. The company announced the purchase on Monday, stating it acquired the Bitcoin at an average price of 12.18 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3,4,5],"class_list":["post-23001","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-crypto","tag-doge","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23001","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=23001"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23001\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=23001"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=23001"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=23001"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}