Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has scooped up 1,241 BTC for $126.7 million, bringing its total holdings to 6,796 BTC, worth over $608 million. This purchase catapults Metaplanet past El Salvador, making it a global heavyweight in corporate Bitcoin ownership. The acquisition, announced today, signals Metaplanet’s relentless drive to adopt digital assets.
Metaplanet Overtakes El Salvador
Metaplanet funded this massive buy through zero-coupon bonds, raising $21.25 million to fuel its Bitcoin spree. The firm bought the 1,241 BTC at an average price of $102,119 per coin, adding to its growing treasury. Since April 2024, the Japanese investment firm has been on a buying frenzy, consistently acquiring BTC with earlier purchases like 555 BTC for $53.4 million and 330 BTC for $28.2 million.
Its strategy mirrors El Salvador’s systematic approach. The Central American nation has steadily built its Bitcoin reserves since 2021, using dollar-cost averaging to amass over 5,700 BTC. Metaplanet’s CEO, Simon Gerovich, proudly noted that the firm has moved past El Salvador, achieving a 170% year-to-date return in 2025.
No End to BTC Shopping
Metaplanet’s approach is unique because it treats Bitcoin as a primary treasury reserve, a bold direction from traditional assets like stocks or bonds. By issuing bonds and leveraging its “BTC Yield” metric, which hit 136.7% in 2025, the firm maximizes Bitcoin accumulation without diluting shares. This has made it Asia’s largest public Bitcoin holder and the 11th globally.
Other firms are following suit. For example, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust now holds over 620,000 BTC, while Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, boasts 555,450 BTC. With smaller BTC acquisitions, Japanese companies like NEXON and ANAP Holdings have also jumped in, signaling a growing corporate trend.
As Metaplanet surpasses El Salvador, its aggressive strategy may likely inspire more companies to embrace Bitcoin, potentially stabilizing its price and strengthening its position in global finance. The crypto world is watching closely as this Japanese firm redefines corporate investment.
Meanwhile, Strategy recently posted its Bitcoin tracker, detailing a $58.21 billion investment. The ticker always shows its readiness to purchase more BTC. However, when the purchase will be made and what volume will be involved remains to be seen.
