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MicroStrategy and Metaplanet Boost Bitcoin Holdings Amid Surge

4/21/2025

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MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor revealed the company has acquired an impressive 3,459 Bitcoin, boosting its total to a staggering 531,644 BTC, worth over $44.9 billion. In a parallel move, Japan's Metaplanet has ramped up its Bitcoin stash to 4,855 BTC, setting its sights on 21,000 BTC by 2026. This surge underscores a rising wave of institutional enthusiasm for Bitcoin.

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MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor revealed the company has acquired an impressive 3,459 Bitcoin, boosting its total to a staggering 531,644 BTC, worth over $44.9 billion. In a parallel move, Japan's Metaplanet has ramped up its Bitcoin stash to 4,855 BTC, setting its sights on 21,000 BTC by 2026. This surge underscores a rising wave of institutional enthusiasm for Bitcoin.