Institutional investment in cryptocurrencies has reached a new peak, as companies like MetaPlanet and Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) are actively acquiring Bitcoin. With recent purchases by MetaPlanet, the Japanese company now holds over $135 million worth of Bitcoin, surpassing 2,200 BTC, placing it amongst the top-ranking institutional investors. The company’s X post on February 25th, 2025 announced a purchase at a price of 14,360.449 yen per coin for a total amount of over $135 million. Experts attribute this rise to growing DeFi applications and increasing interest from institutional investors. Metaplanet aims to become the second largest Bitcoin holder, behind Strategy’s holdings of over 444,000 BTC.