- Metaplanet Strengthens Position in Bitcoin World
- Comparison with Other Major Bitcoin Holders
- Impact on Crypto Market and Future Plans
Metaplanet has made a significant Bitcoin purchase, positioning itself as a leading BTC holder in Asia. In this article, we will discuss the key details, comments from the company's CEO, and the current situation in the cryptocurrency market.
Metaplanet Strengthens Position in Bitcoin World
According to recent filings, Metaplanet bought 57.103 BTC at an average price of 8,756,107 Japanese yen per Bitcoin. This purchase increased the company’s total BTC holdings to 303.095 BTC, making it one of the largest crypto-investors in Asia.
Metaplanet's CEO, Simon Gerovich, stated in his X post that the company aims to become one of the leading Bitcoin holders in Asia.
Comparison with Other Major Bitcoin Holders
Currently, Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, is the largest BTC holder with approximately 1.1 million BTC. Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, co-founders of Gemini, hold about 70,000 BTC, which they purchased at a rate of $10 per Bitcoin. As mentioned in a post by Michael Saylor, his company MicroStrategy owns 226,500 BTC, and he personally holds 17,732 BTC.
Impact on Crypto Market and Future Plans
The current market capitalization of cryptocurrency stood at $2.08 trillion, with Bitcoin's price falling by 1.20% in the last 24 hours, bringing it below the $60,000 mark. Despite the short-term decline, Metaplanet's CEO continues to adhere to a long-term strategy of increasing their BTC assets. This move underscores the growing popularity of Bitcoin and its importance to global investors.
Metaplanet has already taken significant steps to strengthen its position in the world of cryptocurrencies and plans to continue investing in Bitcoin, making the company an important player in the Asian crypto market.
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