Corporate investments in Bitcoin and Ethereum are steadily increasing, with key players actively boosting their holdings. Metaplanet and SharpLink have emerged as significant participants in this dynamic environment.
Metaplanet Aggressively Purchases Bitcoin
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet purchased 463 Bitcoin for approximately 8 billion yen ($53.7 million), becoming the first public company to take advantage of a 5% drop in Bitcoin. The acquisition, announced on Monday, brings Metaplanet’s total holdings to 17,595 BTC, now valued at over $2 billion. This positions the company as the seventh-largest corporate Bitcoin holder worldwide, with plans to accumulate 210,000 BTC (1% of Bitcoin's total supply) by the end of 2027. To fund its strategy, the firm announced a $3.73 billion preferred share issuance.
Accumulating Ethereum Holdings
Corporate buying momentum is also growing for Ethereum. SharpLink intensified its Ethereum accumulation by adding 15,822 ETH, worth approximately $53.9 million. This brought SharpLink's total ETH holdings to 480,031 ETH, valued at around $1.65 billion. The Ether Machine also made significant purchases, acquiring 15,000 ETH for $56.9 million, increasing its holdings to 334,757 ETH, surpassing the Ethereum Foundation.
Trends in Corporate Digital Asset Accumulation
The surge in corporate Bitcoin and Ethereum accumulation indicates a shift in how companies view digital assets. Companies increasingly see Ethereum not just as a passive investment but as critical infrastructure for the digital economy. Major players like SharpLink and The Ether Machine highlight Ethereum's potential as a reserve currency for tokenized finance.
The corporate accumulation of digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum continues to grow, demonstrating companies' confidence in the long-term value of these assets. This trend is likely to develop further amid changing economic conditions and increasing institutional support.
