Bitcoin News Today: Metaplanet's Bitcoin Bet: A Corporate Gambit Against Inflation and Dilution

Metaplanet, the Japanese holding company with a strategic focus on Bitcoin accumulation, has surpassed $3.8 billion in total Bitcoin holdings following a recent $112 million acquisition of 1,009 BTC. The purchase brought the firm’s total Bitcoin reserves to 20,000 BTC, establishing it as the sixth-largest public company with a Bitcoin treasury, according to recent data [2]. The acquisition was made at an average price of 16.33 million yen per coin, or approximately $111,000, with the entire purchase valued at 16.48 billion yen [1].

This latest acquisition represents a significant milestone in the company’s aggressive Bitcoin expansion strategy. Metaplanet has more than doubled its Bitcoin holdings since the end of June 2025, moving from just over 13,000 BTC to 20,000 BTC by Sept. 1. The purchases were funded through a combination of capital market activities and operating income [1]. The company has also raised additional capital, with plans to secure 130 billion yen (approximately $880 million) through an international share offering, with funds intended for further Bitcoin acquisitions over the next two months [2].

The company’s internal performance metrics highlight the rapid growth of its Bitcoin portfolio. Metaplanet reported a BTC Yield of 30.7% for the quarter ending Sept. 1, a metric used to assess the value of Bitcoin holdings relative to fully diluted shares. Earlier in 2025, BTC Yield had reached as high as 309.8%, indicating the strong growth trajectory of the company’s crypto assets [1]. The firm’s management emphasizes that BTC Yield, BTC Gain, and BTC ¥ Gain are not traditional financial metrics but are used internally to evaluate the accretive nature of Bitcoin purchases to shareholders [1].

Metaplanet’s approach has drawn comparisons to U.S.-based MicroStrategy, another corporate entity that has pivoted to using Bitcoin as a primary reserve asset. Both companies argue that holding Bitcoin serves as a hedge against inflation and the erosion of shareholder value due to stock dilution. Metaplanet officially adopted Bitcoin treasury operations as a core business strategy in December 2024, and since then has been actively raising capital and converting proceeds into Bitcoin [1].

The company’s association with the Trump family has also drawn international attention. Eric Trump, a member of the Trump family, was appointed as an advisor in March 2025 and is set to attend a Metaplanet shareholder meeting in Tokyo on Monday. The Trumps have been expanding into various cryptocurrency-related ventures, and their involvement with Metaplanet reflects a broader push into global digital assets [1]. This move is seen as an effort to globalize the Trump brand while aligning with a firm that has become a model for Bitcoin-driven corporate strategy.

In the broader market context, Metaplanet’s stock fell 2.62% during morning trading in Japan following the announcement, although U.S.-listed shares closed up 0.83% at $6.11 the previous day [2]. Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s price dropped 1.53% in the past 24 hours to $107,605, suggesting mixed market sentiment in response to the company’s latest move.

Source:

[1] Metaplanet Bitcoin Holdings Climb To 20,000 BTC After $108.6M Purchase (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/metaplanet-bitcoin-holdings-climb-20-052149775.html)

[2] Metaplanet Surpasses 20000 BTC With $112M Bitcoin (https://bitbo.io/news/metaplanet-20000-btc-milestone/)