Metaplanet said it is targeting an accumulation of 100,000 BTC and now ranks as the world's third-largest holder. A 36% drop in BTC value created a $1.5 billion unrealized loss, but the firm frames the position as a long-term play.
The Ethereum Foundation said it sold 5,000 ETH—about $10.2 million—to Tom Lee’s BitMine Immersion Technologies on Saturday. The move reduces the foundation’s on‑chain holdings while signaling institutional demand for ETH.
The New York Stock Exchange has acquired a stake in a leading crypto exchange, a move that industry observers say boosts institutional confidence and could improve services for everyday users.
Goldman Sachs disclosed $152 million in XRP holdings as part of a broader commitment of more than $250 million across XRP and Solana, signaling increased institutional crypto exposure.
Goldman Sachs disclosed $2.36 billion in cryptocurrency exposure in its Q4 filing, including a material allocation to Ethereum (ETH). The disclosure underscores rising institutional interest in ether and could influence market liquidity and sentiment.
Michael Saylor said MicroStrategy may increase its Bitcoin position again after announcing its largest purchase since July 2025. The company's holdings have now topped 700,000 BTC, underscoring continued corporate accumulation.
Galaxy Digital has secured $100 million to launch a crypto hedge fund slated to debut in Q1 2026, focusing on cryptocurrencies and blockchain-disrupted financial services. The raise underscores continued institutional interest in digital-asset strategies.
Michael Saylor signaled another Bitcoin purchase that would push MicroStrategy’s holdings past 3% of Bitcoin’s total supply, and the news comes as MSTR shares see renewed investor interest. The move underscores MicroStrategy’s continued corporate bet on BTC.
Anthony Pompliano says a public company could theoretically amass as much Bitcoin as Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy, but practical hurdles make an equal accumulation unlikely. He highlights capital constraints, shareholder scrutiny, and timing as key barriers.
Canary Capital’s XRP ETF opened with $58M in first-day trading, edging out Bitwise’s Solana staking ETF debut of $57M last month. Despite the strong ETF start, Ripple-related tokens traded largely flat on the day.