Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has officially surpassed the 5,000 Bitcoin (BTC) mark in its corporate treasury, cementing its position as one of Asia’s largest public Bitcoin holders. Metaplanet Reaches 5,000 BTC Milestone Amid Aggressive Treasury Expansion The Tokyo-listed company announced that it has purchased an additional 145 BTC worth a total of $13.6 million at an average price of approximately $93,327 per coin. With this latest purchase, Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin holdings have reached 5,000 BTC, currently valued at around $428.1 million. The firm’s average acquisition cost of its holdings is $85,621 per BTC. Metaplanet’s bitcoin strategy has delivered impressive returns through 2025, with the company reporting a 121.1% year-to-date (YTD) BTC Return, a proprietary key performance indicator used to measure the increase in Bitcoin per share held by investors. This metric filters out dilution effects from share issuance and focuses solely on the effectiveness of the firm's bitcoin holdings. In Q1 2025 alone, Metaplanet achieved a BTC Return of 95.6%, indicating strong capital efficiency in its treasury strategy despite market volatility. The firm’s commitment to bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset continues to draw both praise and scrutiny from shareholders. Metaplanet’s shares were trading down 5% at the time of publication amid broader weakness in bitcoin proxy stocks. With an ambitious goal of reaching 10,000 BTC by the end of the year, Metaplanet continues to pursue an aggressive path of accumulating digital assets and positions itself as a major player in the evolving landscape of bitcoin treasury adoption. *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: Japanese Investment Firm Metaplanet Reaches First Target for Bitcoin Purchases! What's Next? Here Are the Details
Dormant Bitcoin movement surged 121% in Q1 2025, indicating a shift among long-term holders responding to market trends. March 2025 saw 16,456 BTC moved, with January and February recording 24,595
Renewed institutional interest in U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs has resulted in a remarkable inflow of 11,898 BTC, signaling a significant shift in market sentiment. With daily inflows at 500 times
Bitcoin (BTC) and gold are seen as two key pillars of protection against inflation and economic uncertainty, according to John D’Agostino, Head of Institutional Strategy at Coinbase. Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box, D’Agostino outlined why large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds are turning their attention to these assets amid global financial upheaval. As Bitcoin has climbed to nearly $94,000 after its recent lows around $76,000, D’Agostino noted that its rally has been largely driven by large, patient pools of capital. “We’re seeing sovereign wealth funds and long-term institutional investors accumulating Bitcoin,” Agostino said, pointing to the April 2 tariff announcements and the broader de-dollarization trend as key catalysts. According to D’Agostino, investors concerned about the weakening of the US dollar due to the decline in global trade in US dollars are increasingly holding Bitcoin in their home currency and only converting it into dollars when needed. Underlying this strategic shift is the belief that holding Bitcoin directly can provide better protection than traditional fiat currencies during a period of monetary transition. Related News: Expert Analysts Share the Reason for Bitcoin's Surge and What to Expect Next He also noted that Bitcoin has shed its association with tech stocks in the post-COVID era and returned to its core value propositions of scarcity, immutability, and portability — characteristics that bring Bitcoin closer to gold, especially as a long-term inflation hedge. Gold ETF inflows rose by about $8.5 billion in April, while bitcoin ETFs saw net outflows of about $470 million. But D’Agostino emphasized that this divergence underscores a shift in buyer demographics: retail investors were exiting via ETFs, while institutions were buying Bitcoin directly. “Institutional investors seem to trust Bitcoin’s long-term store of value,” Agostino said, likening the asset to gold in terms of mining scarcity and increasing mining difficulty. “Portability is also a big factor, moving $400 million in Bitcoin is much easier than physical gold.” D'Agostino added that some investors who thought they missed out on gold's rally are now looking to Bitcoin as the next viable hedge. *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: Coinbase Head of Strategy Talks About Bitcoin and Gold’s Rise: Why They’re Soaring Together?
New trends like tap-to-earn apps are turning airdrops into a primary path into crypto, beyond just financial inclusion, a MEXC survey shows. Airdrops are back in the spotlight, and they’ve evolved. Once just a tool to grow mailing lists or hand out free tokens, they’re now one of the most powerful ways people enter the crypto world, a new report from crypto exchange MEXC reveals. Tap-to-earn apps, which gained popularity on Telegram , and mobile-first tools are now driving airdrop engagement in ways no one expected just a year ago. According to the report shared with crypto.news, airdrops continue to lead as “one of the most effective tools for attracting new users to the crypto ecosystem, but in 2025, their relevance has reached a new level.” Post-airdrop user behavior | Source: MEXC MEXC says 35% of all new registrations now come from airdrop campaigns. That’s more than both referrals and organic signups. Some months, the number goes even higher. Still, despite the high number of initial registrations, the data also shows that 24% of users display minimal activity after participating in airdrop events. MEXC chief operating officer Tracy Jin explained in an interview with crypto.news that drop-off in airdrop engagement is “natural, given that rewards are at play as short-term incentives. “The 24% figure in the report represents a segment primarily driven by easy-to-access gains. Despite that, we are confident that there are continuous improvements, and it is the case with projects that manage to mature their tokenomics and have strong support from the community.” Tracy Jin The survey shows there’s more to it. The surge isn’t just about users without bank access trying to get into crypto. While that’s still a factor — especially in Southeast Asia and South Asia — other things are taking over. “New behavioral factors such as mobile-first tools and gamified mechanics are increasingly influencing engagement.” MEXC The survey also found that the CIS region tops global charts for airdrop interest as a whopping 67% of new users from Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and neighboring countries are coming in through airdrops. Airdrop engagement rate in different regions | Source: MEXC You might also like: US crypto investors likely lost up to $5b on geoblocked airdrops, research shows The data shows that gamified Telegram-based apps like Hamster Kombat ( HMSTR ), Notcoin ( NOT ), and Yescoin introduced millions to crypto with one-tap games that look nothing like traditional finance. Hamster Kombat, for example, in a moment passed 70 million users, while Notcoin added over 5 million followers in just one month. It’s not clear, though, how many of those users are still using the apps. Tap-to-earn mechanics will remain MEXC points out that Telegram’s popularity in the region isn’t random as high digital literacy and widespread Telegram use make it a natural fit. Although Telegram is walling off in-app mini-apps to the TON blockchain, Jin crypto.news that tap-to-earn games will likely “continue seeing widespread adoption.” “While Telegram’s integration with the TON blockchain can limit cross-chain mini-app development, it significantly strengthens the TON ecosystem and incentivizes developers to experiment and innovate within it. Interest in tap-to-earn mechanics will remain strong in emerging markets because of the capability to earn, withdraw, and interact with real assets.” Tracy Jin And it’s not just hype. These users are sticking around, at least more than before. The report shows that 76% of airdrop participants remain on the platform. Of those, 18% become regular traders, and 58% trade from time to time. Interestingly, the average daily volume among active airdrop-driven users is over $58,000, while some even reached as high as $31 million, per the report. “Airdrops are a great entry point. They give users a chance to explore the exchange and get hands-on trading experience without putting their own funds at risk — making it perfect for beginners.” Tracy Jin Jin elaborated further, noting that for newcomers to crypto and those unfamiliar with exchanges, the space “might seem complicated at first.” However, once they arrive with their first tokens, they “quickly realize it’s all much simpler than expected,” she added. The prize pools are also growing. MEXC says airdrop events have already handed out more than $13.5 million to nearly 470,000 participants as of April 20. What about other regions Southeast Asia and South Asia are still big hotspots though. Involvement rates are at 51% and 32%, respectively. These areas continue to face banking access issues, so crypto — and especially free token giveaways — offer an easier entry point, MEXC says. The exchange notes that airdrops allow users to acquire digital assets “that can later be transferred or exchanged, offering an efficient and cost-effective solution for international transactions.” Airdrop registrations vs banking access by region | Source: MEXC Airdrops are even helping with remittances. In places like the Philippines and Pakistan, users can claim tokens and send value back home without dealing with expensive transfer services, though not all regions are catching the same wave. For instance, Africa and Latin America — once thought of as airdrop havens — now show relatively low participation: just 12% and 16%, per the data. MEXC says this flips previous assumptions, noting that the findings challenge the idea that strong social engagement and crypto interest automatically lead to high airdrop involvement. 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The post Investors Still Skeptical About the BTC Price Rally-—Is This a Calm Before the Storm or a Reversal Incoming? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin price has been displaying massive volatility since the start of the year. Despite a drop from the ATH close to $109K, the bulls and the whales do not appear to have lost their momentum. As a result, the token has managed to breach above the crucial resistance at $88,500 and almost marked the highs at $94,000. Currently, the token is facing some upward pressure, but the momentum of the bulls does not appear to have faded. The latest data from Glassnode hints towards the whales soaking up the supply at a pace not seen before 2020. The large buyers have been buying heavily, with the wallet holding more than 10,000 BTC, displaying a large accumulation. Holders with BTC ranging from 1000 to more than 10,000 BTC have been displaying a near-perfect accumulation. On the other hand, the institutions have also begun to accumulate Bitcoin. The spot ETF inflows hit a record high during the past trading day, with nearly a billion, the biggest since November. After 4 days of consecutive gains, the market participants seem to have become bullish on Bitcoin. Unfortunately, they remain skeptical about the next price action as the market remains split between the longs and the shorts. The Bitcoin long/short ratio is at around 0.9841, which suggests the traders are hedging heavily. Despite the latest rise in the bullish momentum, the longs record 49.56% of the trade, while shorts are around 50.4%. Hence, raising speculation whether it is a calm before a massive breakout or the token is heading for a reversal. Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis The short-term price action of BTC is bullish, as the token has been forming constant higher highs and lows. The volatility of the token has risen to some extent due to a notable influx of buying volume. Therefore, the price is expected to maintain a healthy upswing, regardless of the upward pressure. The stochastic RSI has reached the lower threshold and is preparing to initiate a bullish crossover. Meanwhile, the MACD in the short term shows a drop in the buying pressure while the levels are heading for a bearish crossover. Hence, the price, which has dropped below the rising trend line, may reach the average levels of the channel. However, the price is expected to trigger a rebound and reach the resistance of the channel and rise above $96,000 before the end of the month.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs witness record 11,898 BTC inflow, signaling renewed institutional confidence and momentum.
China accused the United States of wielding tariffs as a weapon of economic intimidation during an informal United Nations Security Council session in New York. Chinese U.N. Ambassador Fu Cong said Washington was hiding behind the words “reciprocity and fairness” while rewriting the rules of world commerce to suit itself. “The United States is playing a zero-sum game, overturning the international economic order through tariffs, putting U.S. interests above the common good, and pursuing hegemonic ambitions at the expense of every other country,” Fu told delegates. He said Beijing had taken what he called “decisive countermeasures” when faced with “U.S. abuse of tariffs.” The United States brushed off the hearing. A State Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the meeting “was a waste of Security Council members’ time” and a fresh example of China using multilateral bodies “to advance its economic, political and security interests.” The spokesperson argued that while Beijing claims to champion open markets, it “dumps artificially low-priced goods, steals intellectual property, and implements unfair trade practices,” all while insisting it is still a developing nation. Washington, the official added, would continue to safeguard U.S. interests and push back against China’s efforts. Florida Senator Rick Scott says China’s accusations are absurd Senator Rick Scott, Republican of Florida, branded Beijing’s accusations “absurd” and called for immediate cuts to American funding for what he described as the “anti-American U.N.” BREAKING: This is absurd. Rick Scott complains that his voters want border security right after he and his Republican colleagues shot down the strongest border security legislation in decades. Retweet to show off this Republican hypocrisy. pic.twitter.com/xrmD9Qs4zH — Democratic Wins Media (@DemocraticWins) February 13, 2024 Hugh Dugan, National Security Council senior director during the early Trump administration, told Fox Business that, aside from Canada and China, every country hit by U.S. tariff “recalibration” was working quickly and constructively with Washington. Dugan said the Chinese Communist Party “continues to bully and use its own people by subsidizing output with substandard wages” and doubted that China could “survive in a global economy without exploiting workers’ rights or stealing foreign technology.” Beijing invited Wang Huiyao, founder and president of the Center for China and Globalization, to brief the council. Wang asserted that President Donald Trump’s tariff program amounted to a trade war “against the entire world.” The Geneva-based watchdog U.N. Watch says Wang’s think tank maintains close links to the Communist Party. Hillel Neuer, executive director of U.N. Watch, said it was “Orwellian” for China, “one of the world’s leading abusers of economic coercion and human rights,” to accuse others of bullying. He cited Beijing’s threats of sanctions on governments that recognize Taiwan, its retaliation against countries speaking up for Uyghur Muslims, and its pressure on neighbors in the South China Sea. “Beijing’s attempt to hijack the U.N. to attack the United States is not about peace or development,” Neuer said. “It is about protecting authoritarian power from accountability.” Recently, Trump imposed duties on a range of imports, reserving the harshest penalties for China, where rates reached 145 percent. The Wall Street Journal has reported that a senior White House official now says those tariffs could drop to between 50 percent and 65 percent. As the Security Council session adjourned, the world’s two largest economies remained divided on whether tariffs are instruments of fairness or weapons of coercion. Beijing cast itself as a defender of global trade norms under siege; Washington painted China as a serial violator using the U.N. stage to deflect criticism. Diplomats offered no timeline for further talks, leaving the dispute unresolved. Cryptopolitan Academy: Want to grow your money in 2025? Learn how to do it with DeFi in our upcoming webclass. Save Your Spot