U.S. crypto stocks rallied broadly, with Bakkt up 31.47%, Coinbase gaining 7.77%, and several mining stocks posting double-digit gains
Metaplanet stock jumped 10.7% by midday Tuesday in Tokyo. The Japanese bitcoin treasury company rode a wave of crypto market momentum that lifted digital assets and related stocks.
The rally followed a 19.17% surge in the company’s U.S.-traded shares on OTC Markets. Those shares closed at $3.12 on Monday.
Metaplanet disclosed it purchased 4,279 BTC during the fourth quarter of 2024. That brought total holdings to 35,102 BTC. At current prices, those holdings are worth about $3.29 billion.
Simon Gerovich reflected on how small the company’s bitcoin stack was back in October 2024. The rapid growth shows confidence in bitcoin as a long-term asset.
The accumulation strategy has been steady rather than aggressive. Metaplanet paced its purchases to avoid market disruption. This approach mirrors tactics used by other institutional investors building large crypto positions.
Bitcoin climbed above $94,000 briefly on Monday before pulling back. BTC traded at $93,835, up 1.37% over 24 hours. Ethereum gained 1.85% to $3,222, while XRP posted a 12.45% jump to $2.39.
Metaplanet wasn’t alone in posting gains. Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, saw its stock (MSTR) rise 4.81% to $164.72. Mara Holdings jumped 6.86%.
These moves reflected growing investor appetite for companies holding bitcoin on their balance sheets. Traders rotated back into risk assets as 2026 began.
Bakkt shares surged 31.47% to close at $14.79. The crypto trading platform posted the biggest gain among major crypto-related stocks.
KindlyMD, which transitioned from healthcare into a bitcoin treasury vehicle, gained 24.38% to finish at $0.51. The Nasdaq-listed company has joined firms building bitcoin reserves.
Coinbase shares rose 7.77% to $254.92 at closing. Goldman Sachs upgraded Coinbase to a “Buy” rating from “Neutral” the same day. The bank cited recent product launches and growing infrastructure revenue.
Crypto mining stocks also participated in Monday’s rally. American Bitcoin Corp, backed by Eric and Donald Trump Jr., jumped 13.48% to $2.02. Bitcoin miner Hut 8 climbed 13.6% to $58.25. Mining rig manufacturer Canaan added 8.7%.
Metaplanet’s bitcoin holdings now represent one of the largest corporate crypto treasuries globally. The company has built its position through consistent quarterly purchases since late 2024.
