Metaplanet Continues Buying Bitcoin, Michael Saylor Hints at New Move Amid Volatile Market
the Tokyo-listed company has announced the purchase of another 1,111 Bitcoins, bringing its total holdings to 11,111 BTC, amid wild market volatility. The move comes just hours before MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor shared a cryptic tweet on X, sparking speculation of a new wave of institutional accumulation.
Saylor’s Hints on the “End of Week Beginning of Week” Strategy
Saylor’s tweet, “How Many Companies Have a Path to Bitcoin Sovereign?” appeared on Monday morning, shortly after Metaplanet announced its BTC purchase. Saylor also shared the cryptic quote “Nothing stops this orange” on Sunday night, leading to speculation that MicroStrategy may be preparing to announce more Bitcoin purchases.
According to analysts, this is not the first time Saylor has dropped hints before an official announcement, and the “weekend reveal, weekday announcement” model seems to have become a familiar communication strategy.
Market Shaken by Geopolitics, Bitcoin Falls Below $100,000
The Metaplanet deal and Saylor’s post coincided with a time when the digital asset market was affected by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. A US military strike on Iran’s nuclear facility sent Bitcoin plummeting to $98,300, its lowest level in weeks.
The crisis escalated as Iran’s parliament threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about a global energy supply shock and the risk of rising inflation. As a result, more than $1.79 billion in leveraged long positions were liquidated, leaving investors wary.
BTC Still in Consolidation, But Dominance Soars
Bitcoin has now spent five consecutive weeks consolidating, with three failed attempts to break above $110,000. However, the Bitcoin Dominance index has risen to around 64.9%, according to CoinMarketCap data, suggesting that BTC remains the market’s mainstay amid the volatility.
Oil, Gold, and Stocks: Odd Reactions to Geopolitical Tensions
Despite early signs of a rally in oil and gold following the US airstrikes, markets reacted with caution on Monday. Crude oil prices broke above $80 a barrel but quickly corrected, while gold prices also fell slightly as investors reassessed risks.
According to Kobeissi Letter, current prices indicate that the market is not pricing in a prolonged Middle East conflict, but rather expecting a short-term, controlled conflict.
Why Does This Matter?
The return of Bitcoin purchases from companies like Metaplanet and signals from leaders like Saylor could signal a new chapter in “Bitcoin Sovereignty” where institutions see BTC not just as a speculative asset but as a long-term strategic store of value.
Amid global crises and currency risks, strategic accumulation by listed companies is reinforcing confidence in Bitcoin as a “supranational,” decentralized asset that is not subject to traditional monetary policy.