Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to $1.7B, Closing in on Industry Giants
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has added another 780 Bitcoin to its reserves, bringing its total to 17,132 BTC—worth approximately $1.73 billion.
The latest acquisition, made at an average price of $118,622 per coin, reinforces Metaplanet’s growing presence among major institutional Bitcoin holders.
CEO Simon Gerovich noted that the company’s BTC yield has surged nearly 450% year-to-date. With an average purchase cost of $101,030 per coin, Metaplanet is now firmly positioned as Asia’s largest public Bitcoin holder and a rising rival to Michael Saylor’s Strategy, which remains the global leader with over 607,000 BTC.
The move comes amid growing institutional demand for Bitcoin as a treasury asset, especially in markets like Japan where inflationary concerns and currency fluctuations are driving renewed interest in decentralized stores of value. Metaplanet’s strategy mirrors that of Western giants such as Strategy and BlackRock, but the company has been quicker to move in Asia, establishing itself as a regional leader in corporate Bitcoin adoption.
Following the announcement, Metaplanet’s stock surged by 5%, signaling investor approval. While the share price is still down 6.9% over the past five days and 16.7% over the last month, the company’s aggressive Bitcoin strategy appears to be resonating with long-term holders and market participants seeking crypto-linked equity exposure. With BTC continuing to hover near all-time highs, Metaplanet’s bet could prove to be one of the boldest corporate moves of 2025.
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