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MicroStrategy And Metaplanet See $5.1 Billion Gain From Bitcoin Treasury Operations

Microstrategy and Metaplanet are smiling to the bank after racking US dollar gains of over $5.1 billion from their Bitcoin holdings.
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MicroStrategy And Metaplanet See $5.1 Billion Gain From Bitcoin Treasury Operations

Highlights

  • MicroStrategy and Metaplanet have earned a combined BTC $ Gain of $5.1 billion since the start of 2025
  • Both firms have increased their Bitcoin holdings substantially in Q1.
  • Bitcoin price has surged to over $95K amid a wave of bullish sentiments.

After an aggressive Bitcoin (BTC) accumulation spree since the start of the year, MicroStrategy and Metaplanet have racked up impressive gains. Recent disclosures indicate that MicroStrategy’s BTC holdings have resulted in US dollar gains of 5.1 billion, while Metaplanet is sitting on a $191 million gain in 2025 alone.

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MicroStrategy And Metaplanet Record Impressive BTC $ Gains In 2025

MicroStrategy and Metaplanet are sitting on unrealized gains from their Bitcoin holdings since the start of the year. According to MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor in an X post, the software company has racked up over $5.1 billion in BTC $ Gain from its treasury operations in 2025 alone.

On the other hand, Tokyo-based Metaplanet has earned its fair share of BTC $ Gain in the same window. Metaplanet executive Dylan LeClair disclosed on X that the firm’s treasury operations have netted an impressive BTC $ Gain of  $191 million year-to-date.

“Year to date, Metaplanet treasury operations have generated a BTC $ Gain of 191 million,” said Dylan LeClair.

For Metaplanet, a large chunk of the BTC $ Gain came from its Q1 Bitcoin purchases, dwarfing all other previous quarters.

Both firms have adopted an aggressive stance toward Bitcoin purchases in recent months. MicroStrategy’s latest purchase of 6556 BTC brings its holdings to $538,000, while Metaplanet added 145 Bitcoin to reach the 5,000 BTC milestone.

To fund their bitcoin accumulation spree, both firms have turned to stock and bond issuances in recent months. Despite the spike in BTC $ gains, MicroStrategy and Metaplanet will face steep tax liabilities if they decide to cash in their new gains.

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A Strong BTC Rally Sends Prices Above $95,000

The spike in Bitcoin dollar gains for MicroStrategy and Metaplanet follows a remarkable price performance for Bitcoin in 2025. Astute treasure operations of stacking BTC across several price corrections saw both firms scoop Bitcoins at a discount in Q1.

Bitcoin price nearing $100K has triggered paper gains for the MicroStrategy and Metaplanet with executives firming their resolve to continue BTC accumulation.

At the moment, Bitcoin is trading at $95,000 after an impressive run over the last week, garnering an 11% increase. Over 24 hours, BTC has gained a modest 1%, but a 48% decline in transaction volume may signal a price correction in the near future.

Several reasons are in play for the Bitcoin price rally, including China increasing its gold holdings by five tonnes. Other factors include multiple tests on lower support levels and wading in of heavy institutional investors to BTC amid macroeconomic uncertainties.

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Aliyu Pokima

Aliyu Pokima is a seasoned cryptocurrency and emerging technologies journalist with a knack for covering needle-moving stories in the space. Aliyu delivers breaking news stories, regulatory updates, and insightful analysis with depth and precision. When he's not poring over charts or following leads, Aliyu enjoys playing the bass guitar, lifting weights and running marathons.

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