Bitcoin News Today: Japan's Metaplanet Eyes 210,000 BTC Empire by 2027

Metaplanet, a Japanese Bitcoin treasury company, has crossed a significant threshold, with its Bitcoin holdings now exceeding 20,000 BTC following a recent $15 million purchase. The company announced on Monday that it had acquired 136 additional Bitcoin, pushing its total stash to 20,136 BTC, valued at approximately $2.08 billion based on the current price of $103,196 per coin [5]. This places Metaplanet as the sixth-largest public corporate holder of Bitcoin globally, trailing behind major players like Strategy, Mara, XXI, Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company, and Bullish [5].

CEO Simon Gerovich outlined the company’s long-term objective to accumulate a total of 210,000 BTC by 2027, which would position Metaplanet as the second-largest holder of Bitcoin among public companies, behind Strategy [4]. The recent acquisition was made at an average price of $111,666 per Bitcoin, according to Gerovich, who shared the details via X [5]. Metaplanet’s Bitcoin purchases have been consistent, with the company initially announcing its first acquisition on July 22, 2024, which caused its shares to rise by 19% [4]. However, the subsequent rounds of purchases have not yielded the same market enthusiasm. In the last trading session, Metaplanet’s shares were down nearly 1.6% to $4.86 [5], reflecting broader market volatility and investor caution.

Despite recent stock price declines, Metaplanet’s shares remain up 101% year-to-date, indicating strong investor confidence in the company’s strategic approach to Bitcoin accumulation [5]. The company has also taken steps to bolster its financial position by planning to raise an additional $880 million through a public share offering in overseas markets on August 27, as part of its efforts to maintain the capital-raising momentum required to fund further acquisitions [4].

The market’s mixed reaction to Metaplanet’s recent Bitcoin purchase highlights the complexities of corporate Bitcoin accumulation strategies. While the company’s long-term vision aligns with the growing institutional interest in Bitcoin as a strategic asset, the volatility of the cryptocurrency market continues to present challenges. For example, Metaplanet’s shares have faced downward pressure in the wake of its recent announcements, underscoring the sensitivity of investor sentiment to both macroeconomic conditions and market-specific developments.

In parallel, El Salvador has also made headlines for its continued investment in Bitcoin, purchasing an additional 21 BTC as part of its Bitcoin Day celebrations, bringing its total holdings to 6,313 BTC [4]. This move reinforces El Salvador’s commitment to integrating Bitcoin into its national financial strategy, despite international scrutiny and fiscal constraints highlighted by the International Monetary Fund in a recent report [4].

The broader context for corporate Bitcoin accumulation is marked by a shift in global economic sentiment toward digital assets. Several countries, including the United States and Japan, are exploring the inclusion of Bitcoin in their national reserves, albeit through carefully deliberated legislative processes rather than executive actions [1]. Japanese lawmaker Satoshi Hamada has been a vocal advocate for the establishment of a Bitcoin reserve in Japan, emphasizing the cryptocurrency’s potential as a strategic asset and a hedge against economic uncertainty [3]. However, as Hamada’s repeated proposals indicate, the Japanese government has yet to formalize any such strategy, highlighting the cautious approach many governments are taking toward digital assets.

Metaplanet’s latest acquisition and its ambitious targets for 2027 underscore the growing influence of corporate treasuries in the Bitcoin market. As the company moves closer to its long-term goals, it will be crucial to monitor how its strategic decisions impact both its financial performance and the broader market dynamics. With Bitcoin’s price and adoption continuing to evolve, the role of institutional players like Metaplanet will be increasingly significant in shaping the future of the cryptocurrency landscape.

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[1] No US Bitcoin Reserve Without Japan, Bitwise Exec Argues (https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1093791-20250904)

[2] No US Bitcoin Reserve Without Japan, Bitwise Executive ... (https://thecurrencyanalytics.com/bitcoin/no-us-bitcoin-reserve-without-japan-bitwise-executive-suggests-194725)

[3] Japan Pushes for Bitcoin Reserve to Strengthen Economy (https://cryptodnes.bg/en/japan-pushes-for-bitcoin-reserve-to-strengthen-economy/)

[4] Metaplanet, El Salvador add Bitcoin as sentiment shifts ... (https://cointelegraph.com/news/metaplanet-el-salvador-bitcoin-purchase-2025)

[5] Metaplanet Adds $15M in Bitcoin, Holdings Surpass 20000 ... (https://bitbo.io/news/metaplanet-buys-15136-btc/)