Corporate adoption of Bitcoin continues to deepen, with Metaplanet approving a $137 million overseas raise to expand holdings and strengthen its balance sheet.
Institutional infrastructure is advancing as Fidelity prepares to launch its Ethereum-based stablecoin.
Diverging signals dominate markets, with Bitcoin ETFs seeing net outflows while XRP ETFs and large-holder wallets point to quiet accumulation.
The cryptocurrency market saw major developments, including corporate accumulation, regulatory maneuvering, exchange-driven token rallies, and divergent ETF flows. While price action across major assets remains uneven, capital movements and policy developments suggest that institutional and strategic positioning continues.
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet approved an overseas capital raise of up to $137 million to accelerate its Bitcoin-focused strategy and partially repay debt.
The company plans to issue 24.5 million common shares at 499 yen each, which will generate initial funding of about 12.24 billion yen ($78 million).
The company authorized 1,59,440 stock acquisition rights, enabling holders to acquire up to 159 million shares and potentially generate an additional $56 million in revenue if the rights are exercised.
Metaplanet currently holds 35,102 BTC, valued at more than $3 billion, making it the fourth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally.
Asset management giant Fidelity Investments is preparing to launch its first stablecoin, the Fidelity Digital Dollar (FIDD), in the coming weeks.
Issued by Fidelity Digital Assets’ national trust bank, FIDD will operate on the Ethereum mainnet and be redeemable one-to-one for US dollars.
The stablecoin is designed for on-chain payments and institutional settlement, not speculation.
Fidelity aims to streamline dollar transfers between exchanges, custodians, and internal accounts while maintaining strict reserve oversight and compliance.
AI-focused crypto project Sentient saw sharp price action after South Korea’s largest exchange, Upbit, confirmed listings for SENT/KRW, SENT/BTC, and SENT/USDT pairs.
The token surged nearly 40% within hours, briefly adding around $50 million to its market capitalization.
At the time of writing, SENT trades near $0.030, up 13% on a 24-hour basis and roughly 54% over the past seven days.
Sentient has raised $85 million from investors including Founders Fund and Pantera Capital. More than 65% of its token supply is allocated to community programs and research.
US President Donald Trump is reportedly seeking a legislative compromise to revive the stalled crypto market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act.
According to Reuters, the White House plans to meet with crypto firms and banks on February 2 to address disagreements, particularly around stablecoin yield provisions.
The bill lost momentum earlier this month after Coinbase withdrew support, citing concerns over restrictions on stablecoin rewards and tokenized securities.
With US midterm elections approaching, the crypto industry is mobilizing heavily. Pro-crypto super PAC Fairshake has amassed a $193 million war chest, making it one of the largest political action committees by funding.
Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $19.64 million on January 28. Fidelity’s FBTC was the only fund to post a net inflow, adding $19.45 million, bringing its cumulative inflows to $11.43 billion.
BlackRock’s IBIT saw $14.18 million in outflows, though it still leads historically with $62.8 billion in cumulative inflows.
Total Bitcoin ETF assets now stand at $115.35 billion, representing 6.48% of Bitcoin’s market capitalization.
Also Read: Bitcoin Price Trades at $88,500 as Market Awaits Next Big Catalyst
XRP declined 4% this month; on-chain data suggests strengthening underlying demand.
The number of wallets holding at least 1 million XRP rose by 42 to 2,016, marking the first increase since September 2025.
US-listed spot XRP ETFs experienced a monthly net inflow of $91.72 million, which sharply contrasts with the current outflows from Bitcoin ETFs.
XRP currently trades below its 50-day moving average, showing that major investors are likely taking positions for extended periods instead of pursuing short-term price changes.
Also Read: How Low Can XRP Go? 3 Major Downside Targets to Watch
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