Japanese Investment Company Metaplanet Continues Its Bitcoin Accumulation! Here Is The Amount of Its Latest Purchase!

The Tokyo-based investment company Metaplanet, often referred to as "Asia's MicroStrategy," expanded its Bitcoin assets with a new acquisition worth 3.78 billion yen, bringing its total to over 4,500 BTC.

Japanese Metaplanet Purchased an Additional 26 Million Dollars Worth of Bitcoin Amid Increasing Tariff Uncertainty in the U.S.

As geopolitical tensions fluctuate in global markets, the company listed in Tokyo aims for 10,000 BTC by the end of the year.

This move came at a time when global markets were grappling with uncertainty stemming from the escalation of US-China trade tensions.

In a statement made today, Metaplanet confirmed the purchase of 319 BTC at an average price of 12,849,780 yen (82,549 dollars) per coin. The company's total Bitcoin holdings currently stand at 4.525 BTC, and it aims to increase this figure by 470% to reach 10,000 BTC by the end of the year.

As investors attempted to interpret the latest signals regarding U.S. trade policy from the Trump administration, the purchase was made in an environment of increased geopolitical anxiety. Over the weekend, fears about new customs tariffs shook the crypto markets, causing Bitcoin to drop by more than 2% during Asian trading hours, falling to $83,482.

Despite the wobble in the crypto sector, traditional financial markets held steady. Nasdaq 100 futures gained over 1% in early trading, while S&P 500 futures rose by 0.7%.

The confusion over the US tariff plans continued with the temporary exclusion of smartphones and semiconductors from the proposed 10% mutual tax. However, President Trump later announced on Truth Social that the products would still face a separate 20% national security tariff.

Trade Minister Howard Lutnick contributed to the uncertainty by announcing that more sector-specific customs duties are expected within the next two months.

Metaplanet's aggressive Bitcoin strategy reflects the strategy of the US-based Strategy, which has become the poster child for institutional BTC accumulation. Last month, Metaplanet made headlines by appointing Eric Trump, the son of US President Donald Trump, to its newly formed Strategic Advisory Board, citing his "business expertise and passion for Bitcoin" as justification.