{"id":89445,"date":"2025-08-19T02:24:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T02:24:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/?p=89445"},"modified":"2025-08-19T02:24:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T02:24:48","slug":"strategy-and-metaplanet-now-control-3-1-percent-of-bitcoins-total-supply","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/?p=89445","title":{"rendered":"Strategy and Metaplanet Now Control 3.1 Percent of Bitcoin\u2019s Total Supply"},"content":{"rendered":"

Two of the most aggressive corporate Bitcoin buyers, Strategy and Metaplanet, have ramped up their holdings once again, taking their combined stash to nearly 3.1 percent of the total Bitcoin supply. As public companies continue treating Bitcoin as a strategic asset, the supply picture is quietly shifting in real time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Strategy Adds Another $51M in <\/span>BTC<\/span><\/h2>\n

Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, announced it bought an additional 430 BTC earlier this week for about $51.4 million. That works out to roughly $119,666 per coin. This purchase brings its total holdings to a staggering 629,376 BTC. <\/span>That\u2019s<\/span> nearly 3 percent of all Bitcoin in circulation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Strategy & Metaplanet Control 3.1% of All Bitcoin! <\/p>\n

\u2022 Combined holdings: 648,000 BTC \u2014 nearly 3.1% of circulating supply<\/p>\n

\u2022 Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) holds ~629,376 BTC<\/p>\n

\u2022 Metaplanet holds 18,888 BTC, ramping up fast in 2025#Bitcoin #BTC<\/a> #InstitutionalCrypto<\/a>\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2014 Nolan | Crypto News & Insights (@NolanLedger) August 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n

The company has spent over $46 billion on its Bitcoin accumulation strategy so far. With Bitcoin trading near recent highs, <\/span>Strategy<\/span> is sitting on more than $27 billion in unrealized profits. That kind of performance makes it one of the most influential institutional players in the Bitcoin market today.<\/span><\/p>\n

Metaplanet Ramps Up Buying With 775 More BTC<\/span><\/h2>\n

Metaplanet, the Japanese firm <\/span>that\u2019s<\/span> quickly becoming <\/span>Asia\u2019s<\/span> most visible Bitcoin-heavy public company, <\/span>isn\u2019t<\/span> slowing down either. The company just acquired 775 BTC at an average price of about $119,853 each. <\/span>That\u2019s<\/span> a bold move, especially considering <\/span>Metaplanet\u2019s<\/span> average cost basis across all holdings now sits at roughly $101,726 per coin.<\/span><\/p>\n

With this latest purchase, <\/span>Metaplanet\u2019s<\/span> total holdings reach 18,888 BTC, about $1.9 billion in total value. <\/span>That\u2019s<\/span> four times higher than its Bitcoin stash back in March, showing just how rapidly <\/span>it\u2019s<\/span> scaling its <\/span>strategy<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Corporate Holdings Are Reshaping <\/span>Bitcoin\u2019s<\/span> Market Dynamics<\/span><\/h2>\n

Together, Strategy and Metaplanet now hold close to 3.1 percent of all Bitcoin in circulation. <\/span>That <\/span>kind of<\/span> concentration means fewer coins are available on exchanges, which could eventually impact market liquidity.<\/span> Corporate accumulation is no longer a <\/span>sideshow;<\/span> it\u2019s<\/span> a real force shaping the structure of <\/span>Bitcoin\u2019s<\/span> supply and demand.<\/span><\/p>\n

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By pulling Bitcoin off the market for long-term treasury purposes, these companies are tightening <\/span>circulating<\/span> supply, especially during periods of rising institutional demand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Strategy Adjusts Funding Strategy for Future Growth<\/span><\/h2>\n

Strategy has <\/span>also<\/span> recently updated how it issues stock to finance its Bitcoin buys. Under the new policy, the company will only issue new shares when its stock is trading at least four times its net asset value. Between 2.5 and 4 times, issuance will be more selective. If the ratio drops below 2.5, share sales are limited to servicing debt or paying dividends. If it falls under 1, <\/span>Strategy<\/span> may even use credit to buy back stock instead.<\/span><\/p>\n

This approach allows the company to remain aggressive in its Bitcoin strategy while protecting shareholders from unnecessary dilution.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What This Signals for the Market<\/span><\/h2>\n

Corporate interest in Bitcoin has reached a point where major firms are becoming significant stakeholders in its ecosystem. When companies begin holding single-digit percentages of the total supply, they <\/span>don\u2019t<\/span> just participate in the <\/span>market;<\/span> they start shaping it.<\/span><\/p>\n

For investors, this is a reminder that <\/span>Bitcoin\u2019s<\/span> scarcity narrative is becoming more real, not just through halvings, but through corporate hoarding. At this pace, Bitcoin <\/span>isn\u2019t<\/span> just a decentralized asset <\/span>anymore;<\/span> it\u2019s<\/span> a high-stakes battleground for institutional capital.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) now holds 629,376 BTC after a $51M purchase, controlling nearly 3% of the total Bitcoin supply. <\/p>\n

Metaplanet added 775 BTC, raising its holdings to 18,888 BTC, four times more than it held in March. <\/p>\n

Together, Strategy and Metaplanet control about 3.1% of all Bitcoin in circulation, influencing market liquidity and long-term supply. <\/p>\n

Strategy updated its stock issuance policy to reduce dilution and better align with its Bitcoin buying strategy. <\/p>\n

Corporate accumulation is tightening supply and turning Bitcoin into a competitive asset for institutional treasuries. <\/p><\/div>\n

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