Japanese investment firm Metaplanet now holds 6,796 BTC, worth approximately$707 million, surpassing El Salvador in Bitcoin holdings. On 12 May, the firm added 1,241 BTC, investing$129 million at current prices.

Metaplanet, which began its Bitcoin strategy in April 2024, has aggressively increased its holdings, with purchases of over 37,000 BTC in recent months. It is now the largest Bitcoin holder in Asia and the tenth largest globally.

Despite the massive acquisitions, the firm's Bitcoin yield has surged, with a 95.6% yield in Q1 2025. El Salvador, holding 6,714 BTC, remains a significant player but is now outpaced by the Japanese firm.

Meanwhile, Michael Saylor hinted at another Bitcoin purchase for Strategy, which holds 555,450 BTC, valued at$57.8 billion.

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