Institutional appetite for Bitcoin continues to grow. US-based giant Strategy announced that it purchased 430 Bitcoin (BTC) between August 11-17. The company made the purchases at an average price of $119,666. This move marked a new step in Strategy's long-standing Bitcoin accumulation strategy.
The company's aggressive Bitcoin policy, along with the growing adoption of the concept of "digital gold" in crypto markets, is attracting the attention of global institutional investors. This move, coupled with similar news from various countries in the past 24 hours, has created a wave of institutional Bitcoin buying.
Japan's Lib Work: 5 billion yen Bitcoin decision
Immediately following Strategy's acquisition announcement, Japan-based construction and real estate company Lib Work also made a noteworthy announcement. At the board meeting held on August 18, 2025, it was announced that the company had decided to purchase 5 billion yen (approximately $34 million) worth of Bitcoin.
Lib Work stated that it viewed this investment as a long-term store of value and aimed to diversify its cash reserves. The company will make its purchases through reliable crypto exchanges between September and December 2025. This decision demonstrates that institutional Bitcoin investments, led by Metaplanet in Japan, are expanding and spreading into different sectors.
Amdax from the Netherlands: "We will acquire 1% of Bitcoin"
Amdax, the Netherlands-based regulated crypto service provider, has also announced a major plan. The company aims to establish a new Bitcoin treasury company called AMBTS and list it on the Euronext Amsterdam exchange. Amdax aims to own at least 1% of all Bitcoin in circulation in the long term, and with this ambitious goal, it aims to become one of the most aggressive institutional Bitcoin investors in Europe. AMBTS will initially accumulate BTC through private investments and then expand through an IPO. With the clarification of MiCAR regulations in Europe, Amdax's strategy is expected to encourage institutional investors to access Bitcoin more easily.
Metaplanet: 18,888 BTC in Bitcoin reserves
Meanwhile, Metaplanet, Japan's leading institutional Bitcoin investor, continues to grow its reserves. With its latest purchase, the company added 775 BTC, bringing its total reserves to 18,888 BTC. This amount is equivalent to approximately $2.18 billion at the current exchange rate.
Metaplanet's rapid acquisitions in recent months clearly demonstrate that it is following in the footsteps of US-based MicroStrategy. Analysts note that the company's bold steps could serve as an example for other major companies in Asia and create a regional "Bitcoin reserve trend."
This news from various companies, including Strategy, Lib Work, Amdax, and Metaplanet, has energized the crypto market in the last 24 hours. However, the Bitcoin price has been fluctuating in the $115,000-$120,000 range in recent days.
