Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has significantly expanded its Bitcoin holdings, acquiring an additional 162 BTC for $13.5 million at an average price of $83,123 per coin. This strategic purchase increases the company’s total Bitcoin portfolio to 3,050 BTC, currently valued at approximately $249.4 million, as the cryptocurrency market experiences notable volatility.
To finance this acquisition, Metaplanet issued ¥2 billion ($13.3 million) in zero-interest bonds scheduled to mature on September 11, 2025. The company has structured its financing with repayment expected through stock acquisition rights exercise, while maintaining an early redemption option for financial flexibility.
Metaplanet secures $13.3M through zero-interest bonds, maintaining flexibility with early redemption options and stock-based repayment structure.
The purchase aligns with Metaplanet’s ambitious cryptocurrency accumulation strategy, which targets 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025 and 21,000 BTC by 2026. Currently holding 0.01% of the total Bitcoin supply, the firm has aggressively increased its holdings since April 2024, following a treasury model similar to MicroStrategy’s approach. This investment strategy comes amid predictions that Bitcoin could reach record-breaking values of $123,000 by 2025.
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin investment has yielded impressive returns, with year-to-date performance of 53.2% in 2025 and a remarkable 309.8% yield in Q4 2024. The company has demonstrated exceptional investment effectiveness through its strategic Bitcoin acquisitions. The company’s average BTC purchase price stands at $82,100, representing a 13% gain on its investment, substantially outperforming its quarterly target of 35%.
This latest acquisition solidifies Metaplanet’s position as the 14th largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally and the second largest in Asia, surpassing Boyaa Interactive International. Despite Bitcoin’s recent 25% decline from its January 2025 all-time high of $109,071, Metaplanet remains committed to its acquisition strategy. With total investments reaching ¥36.44 billion ($242 million), the company is approaching the $1 billion milestone in Bitcoin holdings.
The market responded positively to this development, with Metaplanet’s stock price surging 8% to 3,605 JPY following the announcement. This continues an exceptional 12-month run that has seen a 1,800% increase in share value. The company’s MTPLF shares, listed on OTC Markets since November, have risen 530%.
Metaplanet executed this purchase during a Bitcoin price decline to $87,115, with the cryptocurrency currently trading around $88,929 amid a total crypto market capitalization exceeding $3 trillion.
