$5.3B Bitcoin Gains—MicroStrategy and Metaplanet Win Big

MicroStrategy and Metaplanet secure a combined $5.3 billion in Bitcoin gains for 2025, fueled by strategic buying.

$5.3B Bitcoin Gains—MicroStrategy and Metaplanet Win Big

Quick overview

  • MicroStrategy and Metaplanet have realized significant gains in Bitcoin, totaling $5.3 billion in unrealized profits.
  • MicroStrategy has accumulated approximately 538,000 BTC, generating $5.1 billion in profits, while Metaplanet has made $191 million from its investments.
  • Both companies funded their Bitcoin purchases through new stock and bond issuances, reflecting a long-term commitment to the cryptocurrency.
  • Despite the substantial profits, risks such as tax liabilities and Bitcoin's volatility remain concerns for both firms.

MicroStrategy and Metaplanet are the big winners in Bitcoin’s 2025 rally, with $5.3 billion in unrealized gains.

MicroStrategy’s aggressive Bitcoin buying has generated $5.1 billion in profits according to founder Michael Saylor. Metaplanet has made $191 million in profits after buying early in 2025 according to Dylan LeClair.

Both companies have added to their holdings:

  • MicroStrategy: 6,556 BTC this year, total of around 538,000 BTC
  • Metaplanet: 145 BTC in Q1, over 5,000 BTC

They funded these purchases by issuing new stock and bonds, a bet on Bitcoin’s long term.

BTC/USD

Bitcoin Hits $95,000: What’s Behind It

Bitcoin’s BTC/USD move to $95,000, an 11% gain in the last week, drove the gains. Daily transaction volume was down 48% but institutional sentiment is still bullish.

Drivers of the move:

  • China’s central bank added 5 tonnes of gold to reserves, boosting safe haven demand.
  • Institutional accumulation is accelerating with global economic uncertainty.
  • Bitcoin is defending key technical levels.

This is a great environment for treasury heavy companies like MicroStrategy and Metaplanet to thrive.

Risks Ahead: Taxes and Volatility

While the profits are big, there are risks. Tax liabilities could arise if either company realizes gains by selling part of their position. And Bitcoin is still very volatile so a big pullback could erase recent gains.

But both MicroStrategy and Metaplanet are all in, they see Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset not a short term trade.

Their success is a sign of a bigger trend in corporate finance: Bitcoin is no longer just an investment, it’s becoming a foundation of forward thinking treasury management.

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Arslan Butt
Index & Commodity Analyst
Arslan Butt serves as the Lead Commodities and Indices Analyst, bringing a wealth of expertise to the field. With an MBA in Behavioral Finance and active progress towards a Ph.D., Arslan possesses a deep understanding of market dynamics.His professional journey includes a significant role as a senior analyst at a leading brokerage firm, complementing his extensive experience as a market analyst and day trader. Adept in educating others, Arslan has a commendable track record as an instructor and public speaker.His incisive analyses, particularly within the realms of cryptocurrency and forex markets, are showcased across esteemed financial publications such as ForexCrunch, InsideBitcoins, and EconomyWatch, solidifying his reputation in the financial community.

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