Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has made headlines again with its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy, executing its second-largest single purchase and cementing its status as Asia’s leading corporate Bitcoin holder.
Metaplanet’s Latest Move: A Major Bitcoin Acquisition
On May 19, 2025, Metaplanet announced the acquisition of 1,004 Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $104 million. This purchase, completed at an average price of around $104,000 per BTC, brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 7,800 BTC, valued at over $800 million based on current market prices. The latest buy follows a series of significant acquisitions in May, including a previous purchase of 1,241 BTC, which had already pushed Metaplanet’s reserves past those of El Salvador’s national treasury.
Funding Strategy and Ambitious Targets
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin purchases are primarily financed through the issuance of zero-coupon ordinary bonds. In May 2025 alone, the company raised $64.7 million via bond sales to support its ongoing BTC accumulation. This financial strategy has enabled Metaplanet to rapidly scale its Bitcoin reserves since it began its buying spree in April 2024.
The company has set an ambitious target: to hold 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025. With its current holdings, Metaplanet has already achieved 78% of this goal. Its average purchase price across all acquisitions stands at approximately $91,300 per BTC, reflecting both strategic timing and a commitment to long-term value creation.
Impact on Company Performance and Stock Price
Metaplanet’s bold Bitcoin strategy has had a pronounced impact on its financial performance and market perception. The firm reported record-breaking first-quarter 2025 revenues, with 88% of income attributed to Bitcoin options trading. Its BTC yield-a measure of returns from Bitcoin holdings-reached 95.6% in Q1 2025, and the company has continued to post robust yields in the second quarter.
Investor confidence has surged alongside Metaplanet’s Bitcoin buys. The company’s stock price jumped to a three-month high following the latest acquisition, with shares appreciating by over 12% in a single day and more than doubling in value over the past month.
Global Standing Among Bitcoin Holders
Metaplanet now ranks as the 10th largest public company in the world by Bitcoin holdings, surpassing El Salvador’s state treasury and closing in on other major institutional holders. The company’s aggressive approach mirrors the strategy of U.S.-based Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), which remains the global leader with over 568,000 BTC.
Looking Ahead
Metaplanet’s continued investment in Bitcoin signals a strong belief in the cryptocurrency’s long-term value and a commitment to leveraging digital assets to enhance shareholder returns. As the company approaches its 10,000 BTC target, it remains a key player to watch in the evolving landscape of corporate Bitcoin adoption.
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