Metaplanet moves $377 million in Bitcoin to Coinbase, sparking sale speculation
Quick Look
Metaplanet transferred 4,800 BTC worth nearly $377 million to Coinbase today, adding to a week of large Bitcoin deposits totaling 10,270 BTC worth about $806.3 million, prompting market speculation about potential sales despite no conclusive evidence of intent.
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Why It Matters
Metaplanet is the fourth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder with 35,102 BTC worth $2.75 billion. This week alone, it has moved 10,270 BTC worth approximately $806.3 million to exchanges.
Metaplanet, the fourth-largest corporate Bitcoin treasury, moved 4,800 BTC worth nearly $377 million to Coinbase today, triggering speculation about the company selling its holdings.
According to Arkham Intelligence data, Metaplanet transferred 4,800 BTC to Coinbase Prime today, following the company’s transfer of 2,000 BTC worth $155.5 million two days ago, another series of transfers three days ago totaling 3,331 BTC worth nearly $266 million and lastly a transfer from six days ago moving 139 BTC worth $11.1 million. In total, those deposits amounted to 10,270 BTC worth approximately $806.3 million this week alone.
Blockchain data-specialized X profile Onchain Lens shared the data suggesting that Metaplanet moved the Bitcoin “likely to sell.” Another market observers claimed that the company may be using the exchange as a custodian instead. Cointelegraph found no conclusive evidence of the company intending to sell the Bitcoin or not.
Source: Onchain Lens
Metaplanet is the fourth-largest corporate Bitcoin (BTC) holder with 35,102 BTC worth $2.75 billion in its coffers. If confirmed to be a sale, the transfers would reduce the company’s holdings by over 29%.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Metaplanet will clarify whether the Bitcoin transfers to Coinbase are for custodial purposes or indicate an intent to sell.
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Is Metaplanet intending to sell its Bitcoin holdings?
- What is the purpose of transferring Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime?
- Will these transfers continue or represent a one-time reallocation?
