Metaplanet Hits 43,000 BTC, Stock Gains 8.7% to Claim Third Spot
XXI•On July 2, Tokyo-based Metaplanet boosted its Bitcoin reserves to 43,000 BTC, becoming the world's third-largest corporate holder. The milestone fueled an 8.69% surge in XXI shares and positions the company just behind MicroStrategy and Tesla in institutional Bitcoin holdings.
1. Milestone Achievement
On July 2, Metaplanet’s Bitcoin holdings reached 43,000 BTC, elevating it to the third-largest corporate holder globally by volume, behind only MicroStrategy and Tesla.
2. Investor Response
Following the milestone announcement, XXI shares climbed 8.69%, outpacing other crypto-linked equities as investors responded to the firm’s expanding digital asset strategy.
