According to Crypto Rover, Metaplanet, a publicly traded Japanese company, has acquired 1,241 BTC for ¥18.4 billion as reported on May 12, 2025 (source: Crypto Rover, Twitter). This significant institutional purchase is the largest single Bitcoin acquisition by a Japanese firm in 2025, indicating rising corporate interest in digital assets. The transaction could drive bullish momentum in Bitcoin markets, potentially influencing short-term price action and increasing demand across Asian crypto exchanges. Traders should monitor BTC/JPY liquidity and potential arbitrage opportunities as institutional participation in Japan intensifies.