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Metaplanet moves 5,014 BTC internally, refutes $320 M sell‑off rumor, and keeps 43,000 BTC – see the on‑chain details and price impact.
Metaplanet’s chief executive Simon Gerovich confirmed that the firm transferred 5,014 BTC (≈ $320 million) between its own custodial wallets and did not sell any coins, leaving its treasury unchanged at 43,000 BTC—a reassurance that steadied the stock after on‑chain speculation.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| BTC moved | 5,014 BTC (≈ $320 M) |
| Treasury size | 43,000 BTC |
| BTC price | ~ $63,600 |
| Catalyst | Routine custody transfer, not a sale |
On Wednesday, blockchain trackers flagged a 5,014 BTC shift from addresses linked to Metaplanet, prompting rumors of a large‑scale liquidation. Gerovich quickly clarified that the movement was a “routine custody operation” and that no Bitcoin left the company’s control, with network fees of only about $8 for the transfer【1】. The firm’s holdings therefore remain at 43,000 BTC, keeping Metaplanet as the third‑largest public Bitcoin treasury after Strategy and Twenty One Capital【3】.
At the time of the denial, Bitcoin was trading near $63,600, a slight dip from the previous day’s $63,900 level and hovering just above the $63,500 support zone that has anchored recent price action【1】. The price move of –0.6% on the day reflects broader market caution as traders digest corporate treasury news and upcoming macro data, including the latest CPI release and pending Fed decisions【2】.
Metaplanet’s on‑chain activity mirrors earlier internal transfers, such as the March shift of roughly 4,986 BTC (≈ $368 M) that also did not involve a sale【3】. The company’s latest filing, dated Aug. 10, listed no Bitcoin sale notice, and its most recent purchase filing remains from July 2, confirming that the treasury balance has not changed since the Q2 acquisition of 2,823 BTC that lifted the total to 43,000 BTC【3】.
Compared with Strategy’s recent sale of 1,690 BTC raising $653 M, Metaplanet’s stance underscores a divergent strategy: while Strategy trims its holdings to fund dividends and share buybacks, Metaplanet continues to accumulate and hold, framing “accumulation rather than distribution” as its core approach【1】. This distinction matters to investors tracking corporate Bitcoin exposure, as Metaplanet’s unchanged balance eliminates a potential supply shock that could have pressured BTC lower.
The episode highlights the limits of reading on‑chain flows in isolation: large wallet movements do not automatically translate into market‑moving sales, and corporate treasury decisions remain a key lens for Bitcoin’s supply dynamics.
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