KEY FACTS: Metaplanet, a Tokyo-based investment firm, has solidified its position as Asia’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder by acquiring 1,004 BTC for $104 million, its second-largest purchase to date, bringing its total holdings to 7,800 BTC valued at over $800 million. This move is part of the company’s aggressive strategy to amass 10,000 BTC by year-end, funded through bond issuances, equity sales, and a new U.S. subsidiary, Metaplanet Treasury Corp. The firm’s stock has surged 1,700% since mid-2024, reflecting investor confidence in its Bitcoin-centric approach, despite risks from market volatility.
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Metaplanet Boost Bitcoin Holdings with $104 Million Purchase
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has acquired 1,004 Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $104 million, marking its second-largest single purchase to date. This acquisition, announced on Monday, brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 7,800 BTC, valued at over $800 million at current market prices. The purchase comes as Bitcoin hovers within 3% of its all-time high, signaling Metaplanet’s unwavering confidence in the digital asset’s long-term potential.
Metaplanet’s latest acquisition is part of its strategy to position itself as a leading corporate holder of Bitcoin, not just in Asia but globally. The company, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under the ticker 3350 (and OTCQX: MTPLF), has steadily increased its Bitcoin reserves since April 2024, when it first embarked on its crypto treasury operations. The firm’s aggressive accumulation has drawn comparisons to MicroStrategy, the U.S.-based software company led by Michael Saylor, which holds over 555,000 BTC and is the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder.
The $104 million purchase follows a series of significant acquisitions by Metaplanet in recent months. In May alone, the company added 2,800 BTC to its treasury, including a notable 1,241 BTC purchase on May 12 for $126 million, briefly seeing it surpass El Salvador’s national Bitcoin reserves. With its latest buy, Metaplanet now holds the largest Bitcoin stash of any public company in Asia and ranks as the tenth-largest corporate holder globally, according to data from BiTBO.
Metaplanet has employed a multifaceted capital-raising strategy to fuel its Bitcoin accumulation, leveraging bond issuances, equity sales, and innovative financial instruments. Earlier this month, the company issued $25 million in zero-coupon bonds to EVO FUND, followed by plans for an additional $21 million bond sale to further expand its crypto holdings. These bonds, which carry no interest and are redeemable later this year, are part of a broader plan to raise up to $250 million through a newly established U.S. subsidiary, Metaplanet Treasury Corp., based in Florida.
Metaplanet has also utilized stock acquisition rights and moving-strike stock warrants, which activate only when share prices rise, to finance its Bitcoin purchases without diluting shareholder value excessively. This approach has allowed the company to maintain a high “BTC Yield,” a proprietary metric that tracks Bitcoin holdings per fully diluted share. In the first quarter of 2025, Metaplanet reported a BTC Yield of 95.6%, with a year-to-date figure of 121.1%, reflecting the effectiveness of its acquisition strategy in driving shareholder value.
The company’s stock has responded positively to its Bitcoin-focused strategy, surging 3% on Monday and achieving a remarkable 1,700% increase since mid-2024. Year-to-date in 2025, Metaplanet’s shares have risen by over 51%, outperforming broader market indices like the Nikkei 225. This performance underscores investor confidence in the firm’s pivot to cryptocurrency as a core treasury asset.
Metaplanet’s leadership has set an ambitious target of amassing 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025, a goal it is rapidly approaching with its current holdings of 7,800 BTC. CEO Simon Gerovich has been vocal about the company’s long-term vision, which includes acquiring 21,000 BTC by 2026, a nod to Bitcoin’s fixed supply cap of 21 million coins. This strategy is rooted in the belief that Bitcoin’s scarcity and decentralized nature make it a superior store of value, particularly in times of economic uncertainty.
Metaplanet’s accumulation strategy has also been boosted by its expansion into the U.S. market. The establishment of Metaplanet Treasury Corp. in Florida aims to tap into institutional investors and strengthen the company’s operational capabilities. This move is seen as a direct emulation of MicroStrategy’s playbook, which has successfully raised billions to fund its Bitcoin purchases.
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