- Metaplanet has purchased 269.43 BTC at approximately $25.8 million, bringing their total holdings to 2,031.41 BTC worth $163.3 million
- The company’s stock price surged 8% following the purchase, reaching 6,500 JPY
- Metaplanet issued a 4 billion JPY zero-coupon bond to finance the purchase and authorized the issuance of 21 million new shares
- The firm aims to hold 10,000 BTC by end of 2025 and 21,000 BTC by 2026
- The company reported a 15.3% Bitcoin yield in 2025, with stock price up over 78% this year
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin holdings to 2,031.41 BTC with a new purchase of 269.43 BTC, worth approximately $26.3 million. The Tokyo-based company made the announcement earlier today, marking another step in its ambitious cryptocurrency investment strategy.
The latest acquisition was completed at an average price of $97,481 per Bitcoin, according to CEO Simon Gerovich. The company’s total Bitcoin investment now stands at $163.3 million, with an average purchase price of $80,394 per Bitcoin.
*Metaplanet purchases additional 269.43 $BTC* pic.twitter.com/gIkpqVdALK
— Metaplanet Inc. (@Metaplanet_JP) February 17, 2025
To finance the purchase, Metaplanet issued a 4 billion JPY zero-coupon bond to EVO FUND, set to mature in August 2025. The company has also authorized the issuance of new stock acquisition rights, totaling 21 million shares, to be released in five stages of 4.2 million shares each.
The market responded positively to the announcement, with Metaplanet’s stock price increasing by 8% to reach 6,500 JPY. The company’s shares have shown strong performance in 2025, rising more than 78% since the beginning of the year.
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin strategy includes plans to accumulate 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025. The firm has set an even more ambitious target of 21,000 BTC by the end of 2026, which would establish it as one of the largest corporate holders of Bitcoin globally.
The company’s performance metrics show promising results, with a reported Bitcoin yield of 15.3% in early 2025. This yield calculation represents the proportion of fully diluted shares to Bitcoin holdings. In comparison, the company achieved a 309.8% yield in the previous year.
The investment comes during a period of market volatility for Bitcoin, which is currently trading at $96,119, showing a 1.24% decline over the past 24 hours. However, trading volume has increased by 28.8% to $20.2 billion, indicating active market participation.
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Metaplanet’s expansion of its Bitcoin treasury has generated increased trading activity in the Japanese market. The company is set to join the MSCI Japan Index after February 28, 2025, a development that could attract additional institutional investor attention.
The investment firm’s strategy aligns with a broader trend of institutional Bitcoin accumulation. Recent market data shows active participation from large investors, including a newly created wallet that withdrew 568.74 BTC from Binance over four days, valued at approximately $55.04 million.
To support its ongoing Bitcoin acquisition strategy, Metaplanet announced plans to issue 21 million new share subscription rights with a 0% discount rate. This move is expected to attract 116 billion JPY (approximately $745 million) in funding.
The company’s latest filing detailed the purchase price in Japanese yen, stating that the recent Bitcoin acquisition was made at an average of 14,846,322 yen per Bitcoin. The total holdings were acquired at an average price of 12,243,936 yen per Bitcoin.
Other major institutions continue to invest in Bitcoin, with companies like Strategy, Semler Scientific, and Riot Platform making new purchases. This institutional adoption comes as market experts maintain positive outlooks for Bitcoin’s prospects.
Market data shows that despite short-term price fluctuations, investor interest remains strong, as indicated by the increasing trading volumes. The current market conditions suggest potential for price recovery based on technical indicators.
The latest transaction represents one of the largest Bitcoin purchases in Asian markets’ history, according to company statements. Metaplanet’s growing Bitcoin reserve continues to strengthen its position in the cryptocurrency market.
