Bitcoin News Today: Metaplanet's Bitcoin Gamble: 487% Yield Amid Stock Plunge and Volatility Concerns

Japan-based Metaplanet has added 136 Bitcoin to its portfolio, paying approximately $15.2 million for the purchase at an average price of $111,666 per BTC. This acquisition elevates the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 20,136 BTC, with a cumulative investment of around $2.08 billion at an average cost of $103,196 per coin [1]. The firm’s Bitcoin yield year-to-date has reached 487%, a figure it uses to measure the performance of its corporate Bitcoin accumulation strategy [2].

The recent purchase is part of an aggressive strategy by Metaplanet, which has significantly increased its Bitcoin holdings from over 12,000 BTC at the end of June 2025 to 20,136 BTC by September 8. The company's Bitcoin yield rose 30.8% in the period from July 1 to September 8 alone, demonstrating the effectiveness of its accumulation plan [3]. CEO Simon Gerovich emphasized that the strategy is designed to add value for shareholders and reduce dilution risks [4]. The company also revealed that its shares had fallen 2.3% following the announcement, with Metaplanet’s stock having declined nearly 20% in the prior week [5].

The firm’s shares are currently at a near four-month low, representing a 63% drop from their peak this year. Technical indicators suggest further downward movement is likely, with the stock falling below a key support level and a bearish RSI signal reinforcing concerns about the near-term outlook. A “death cross” formation in the stock’s chart has also raised red flags among analysts regarding potential continued losses [6].

Critics of Metaplanet’s Bitcoin treasury strategy have expressed concerns about the company’s exposure to crypto market volatility. Thomas Fecker-Boxler, Interim CEO of the Web3 Foundation, noted that the long-term success of such strategies depends more on leverage and balance sheet structures than short-term enthusiasm [7]. Metaplanet’s approach has drawn attention from market observers as one of the more aggressive corporate Bitcoin accumulation strategies, especially in Asia [8].

In parallel, broader Bitcoin market trends show signs of recovery, with the price rising to $111,000, a 7% gain over the past week and 1% in a single day. Increased trading volumes by 23% also signal renewed investor interest [9]. Other corporate Bitcoin holders, such as MARA Holdings, have similarly expanded their Bitcoin treasuries, with Metaplanet now ranking sixth among top corporate Bitcoin holders globally [10].

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[1] title1 (https://cryptonews.com/news/metaplanet-scoops-136-btc-for-15-2m-now-holds-20136-bitcoin/)

[8] title2 (https://coingape.com/metaplanet-nears-500-ytd-following-new-btc-purchase-bitcoin-price-rebounds/)