- Metaplanet purchased 1,004 BTC for $104 million, raising its total holdings to 7,800 BTC.
- The company’s Bitcoin strategy led to an 88% revenue increase in Q1 2025.
Metaplanet, has added 1,004 BTC, bringing its total stash to 7,800 BTC—valued at over $800 million. This latest move underscores the Tokyo-based firm’s aggressive strategy to make Bitcoin a core asset in its corporate structure.
Strategic Accumulation Propels Global Standing
It aquired latest batch of Bitcoin at an average price of JP¥15,134,304 ($104,180) per BTC, totaling approximately $104 million. This purchase not only places Metaplanet ahead of El Salvador’s national Bitcoin treasury (6,181 BTC) but also secures its position as the 10th-largest public holder of Bitcoin globally.
Metaplanet began its Bitcoin buying spree in April 2024 and has set a bold target of reaching 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025. The company’s approach mirrors that of Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, which currently tops the leaderboard with over 568,000 BTC.
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Bitcoin Strategy Drives Record-Breaking Revenue
In its Q1 FY2025 earnings report, Metaplanet announced record-breaking revenue of JP¥877 million ($6 million)—an 88% increase fueled primarily by its Bitcoin holdings. The firm reported a BTC gain of 2,996 BTC and a yield of 170% as of May 12, attributing these results to consistent and strategic acquisitions.
Metaplanet sees its Bitcoin strategy as essential to boosting long-term shareholder value, not just holding digital assets. “We don’t set targets to feel safe—we set them to exceed them, quarter after quarter,” the report noted.
First and Only Regulated BTC Exposure in Japan
Metaplanet is Japan’s only public, regulated gateway to Bitcoin exposure, distinguishing it within the region. As global interest in Bitcoin treasury strategies grows, the company is positioning itself as a regional leader with global influence.
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin strategy is reshaping Asian corporate finance and influencing the global crypto investment landscape. All eyes will be on its next move as it inches closer to its ambitious 10,000 BTC target.
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