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Metaplanet Moves Another 2,400 BTC to Coinbase Prime, Stock Falls Nearly 10%

Metaplanet transferred 2,400 BTC worth nearly $186 million to Coinbase Prime on August 31, following a week of large deposits that have fueled speculation about a possible sale. The company's stock fell nearly 10% on Monday, while Bitcoin traded around $78,000 amid broader market uncertainty.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 31, 2026 Published 2h ago

Metaplanet's Latest Transfer

Metaplanet, a Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm, deposited 2,400 BTC into Coinbase Prime on August 31, according to data from Lookonchain. The transfer was valued at nearly $186 million. The wallets used are associated with Coinbase's institutional platform, not a retail exchange order book.

This latest move follows a series of transfers over the past week. Cointelegraph, citing Arkham Intelligence data, reported that Metaplanet transferred 4,800 BTC worth nearly $377 million to Coinbase Prime on the same day, after earlier transfers of 2,000 BTC worth $155.5 million two days prior, 3,331 BTC worth nearly $266 million three days ago, and 139 BTC worth $11.1 million six days ago. In total, those deposits amounted to 10,270 BTC worth approximately $806.3 million this week alone.

Metaplanet holds 35,102 BTC worth $2.75 billion, according to Cointelegraph, which also noted that if the transfers were a sale, they would reduce the company's holdings by over 29%. CoinGape reported that Metaplanet held 43,000 BTC worth $3.36 billion, acquired for $4.41 billion, indicating nearly $1.05 billion in unrealized losses. The company has denied that previous transfers were for selling, according to CoinGape.

Market Context and Stock Reaction

The transfers come amid broader market turbulence. CoinGape reported that Wintermute moved $400 million in BTC to Binance, transferring 5,100 BTC worth almost $399 million over the past two days. The market maker also remained short on ETH, SOL, XRP, HYPE, and DOGE.

Metaplanet's stock closed 9.83% lower at 312 JPY on Monday, with a 24-hour low and high of 309 and 324 JPY, respectively. Trading volume was 38.78 million, significantly above the average of nearly 25 million. According to Google Finance, the stock is down almost 10% after rising 58% in the last few weeks, and the year-to-date return is down 33%.

CoinGape also noted that Iran's retaliation to US strikes on Larak Island has raised uncertainty among investors. Bitcoin is trading around $78,000 today, despite selling by retail investors, and has dropped more than 3% from recent $81,000 highs. Analysts expect a rebound in the coming days, according to CoinGape.

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CoinGape

Framing: The headline emphasizes Metaplanet's action of moving Bitcoin to Coinbase, focusing on the transfer itself rather than the market impact.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Metaplanet deposited 2,400 BTC into Coinbase Prime on August 31.
The transfer was valued at nearly $186 million.
Metaplanet denied that previous transfers were for selling.
The wallets are associated with Coinbase’s institutional platform.
Last week, Metaplanet transferred Bitcoin worth approximately $108 million to Coinbase Prime.
Wintermute moved $400 million in BTC to Binance crypto exchange today.
Wintermute transferred 10K BTC worth almost $399 million to Binance over the past two days.
Wintermute remained short on ETH, SOL, XRP, HYPE and DOGE.
The 24-hour low and high were 309 and 324 JPY, respectively.
Metaplanet stock price is now down almost 10% after rising 58% in the last few weeks.
The year-to-date (YTD) return is down 33% at the time of writing.
Iran’s retaliation to US strikes on Larak Island has raised uncertainty among investors.
Bitcoin is trading around $78K today, despite selling by retail investors.
The price has dropped more than 3% from recent $81K highs, but analysts expect a rebound in the coming days.

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Cointelegraph

Framing: the transaction amount and the exchange involved

as of Aug 31, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Metaplanet transferred 4,800 BTC to Coinbase Prime today, worth nearly $377 million
Metaplanet holds 35,102 BTC worth $2.75 billion
If sold, the transfers would reduce holdings by over 29%

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimMetaplanet transferred 4,800 BTC to Coinbase Prime today, worth nearly $377 million.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Cointelegraph as of Aug 31, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC
ClaimMetaplanet holds 35,102 BTC worth $2.75 billion in its coffers.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Cointelegraph as of Aug 31, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC
ClaimIf the transfers were a sale, they would reduce Metaplanet's holdings by over 29%.	ConfidenceLow	StatusSingle-source via Cointelegraph as of Aug 31, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC
ClaimMetaplanet deposited 2,400 BTC into Coinbase Prime on August 31, valued at nearly $186 million.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CoinGape as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC
ClaimMetaplanet denied that previous transfers were for selling.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via CoinGape as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC
ClaimThe wallets used in the Metaplanet transfers are associated with Coinbase's institutional platform.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via CoinGape as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC
ClaimLast week, Metaplanet transferred Bitcoin worth approximately $108 million to Coinbase Prime.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via CoinGape as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC
ClaimWintermute moved $400 million in BTC to Binance crypto exchange today.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via CoinGape as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC
ClaimWintermute transferred 5.10K BTC worth almost $399 million to Binance over the past two days.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via CoinGape as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC
ClaimWintermute remained short on ETH, SOL, XRP, HYPE and DOGE.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via CoinGape as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC
ClaimMetaplanet stock price closed 9.83% lower at 312 JPY, with 24-hour low and high of 309 and 324 JPY respectively.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CoinGape as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC
ClaimTrading volume for Metaplanet stock was 38.78 million, significantly above the average of nearly 25 million.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CoinGape as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC
ClaimMetaplanet stock price is down almost 10% after rising 58% in the last few weeks.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CoinGape as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC
ClaimThe year-to-date (YTD) return on Metaplanet stock is down 33% at the time of writing.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CoinGape as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC
ClaimIran's retaliation to US strikes on Larak Island has raised uncertainty among investors.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via CoinGape as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC
ClaimBitcoin is trading around $78K today, despite selling by retail investors.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via CoinGape as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC
ClaimThe price of Bitcoin has dropped more than 3% from recent $81K highs.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via CoinGape as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC
ClaimAnalysts expect a rebound in Bitcoin price in the coming days.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via CoinGape as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC
ClaimMetaplanet transferred 2,000 BTC worth $155.5 million to Coinbase Prime two days ago.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Cointelegraph as of Aug 31, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC
ClaimMetaplanet transferred 3,331 BTC worth nearly $266 million to Coinbase Prime three days ago.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Cointelegraph as of Aug 31, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC
ClaimMetaplanet transferred 139 BTC worth $11.1 million to Coinbase Prime six days ago.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Cointelegraph as of Aug 31, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC
ClaimIn total, Metaplanet's deposits to Coinbase Prime amounted to 10,270 BTC worth approximately $806.3 million this week alone.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Cointelegraph as of Aug 31, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC
ClaimMetaplanet is the fourth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Cointelegraph as of Aug 31, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC
ClaimMetaplanet is the third-largest Bitcoin treasury firm.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CoinGape as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC
ClaimMetaplanet held 43,000 BTC worth $3.36 billion, acquired for $4.41 billion, indicating nearly $1.05 billion in unrealized losses.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via CoinGape as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:16 AM UTC

Transparency & Audit Trail

2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: CoinGape, Cointelegraph 25 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-31