Tokyo-based investment firm Metaplanet has made headlines again, snapping up 1,004 Bitcoins for $104 million. The latest acquisition pushes its total holdings to 7,800 BTC, valued at roughly $712.5 million. The purchase, announced today, cements the firm’s position as Asia’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder and signals strong confidence in the crypto’s future.
Metaplanet Adds 1,004 BTC
According to the Japanese investment firm, this huge purchase was funded through its 14th series of zero-coupon bonds, raising $21.25 million, with additional capital from prior bond issuances and stock acquisition rights. The firm bought 1,004 BTC at an average price of $103.873 per coin, adding to its stash acquired at an overall average of $91,343 per BTC.
Since April 2024, Metaplanet has been relentless, with notable purchases including 5,555 BTC on May 7, 18,586 BTC across April, and 18,925 BTC in March. This consistency has driven a 189.1% BTC Yield so far in 2025, a metric tracking Bitcoin growth per share, positioning Metaplanet as Asia’s top corporate Bitcoin holder and 10th globally, per Bitcoin Treasuries.
Metaplanet’s Strategic BTC Purchases
Metaplanet’s approach is distinctive for its laser focus on Bitcoin as a reserve asset, mirroring but adapting Strategy’s playbook. Unlike diversified crypto investments, the firm prioritizes BTC, leveraging bonds and equity to fund purchases without diluting shareholder value. Its 170% year-to-date BTC Yield and 15x stock surge since April 2024 highlight its success.
The firm’s new U.S. subsidiary in Florida aims to raise $250 million to further this strategy, tapping American investors. Recently, other firms have joined the Bitcoin wave. For instance, Strategy added $1.34 billion in BTC alongside Metaplanet last week, while Cantor Equity Partners disclosed a $458.7 million Bitcoin buy tied to a merger.
These moves signal growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin as a hedge against economic uncertainty. Metaplanet’s climb to 7,800 BTC marks an important moment for corporate Bitcoin adoption.
Meanwhile, Strategy, the corporate Bitcoin leader with 568,840 BTC, recently shared its Bitcoin tracker, showcasing transparency in its $59.13 billion holdings. This tracker likely signals the firm’s readiness to go shopping for the apex coin. However, whether the purchase will be made today, and what volume will be scooped remains to be seen.
