Bitcoin News Today: Metaplanet's Bitcoin Grab: Aiming for 1% Global Supply by 2027

Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed cryptocurrency treasury firm, has expanded its Bitcoin holdings by acquiring 5,268 BTC at an average price of $116,870 to $118,328 per coin, totaling approximately $615 million to $623 million in the transaction Breaking: Metaplanet Expands Treasury With 5,268 BTC^[1]Metaplanet adds 5,268 BTC, becomes fourth-largest public Bitcoin …^[2]Metaplanet Buys 5,268 BTC, Becomes Fourth Largest Public Holder^[3]. This purchase elevates the company's total Bitcoin reserves to 30,823 BTC, valued at around $3.33 billion, positioning it as the fourth-largest publicly traded corporate Bitcoin holder globally, trailing only Strategy (640,031 BTC), MARA Holdings (52,477 BTC), and XXI (43,514 BTC) Breaking: Metaplanet Expands Treasury With 5,268 BTC^[1]Metaplanet adds 5,268 BTC, becomes fourth-largest public Bitcoin …^[2]. The acquisition follows a $632 million BTC purchase in early September, marking the firm's most significant single transaction to date Metaplanet Buys 5,268 BTC, Becomes Fourth Largest Public Holder^[3].

The strategic accumulation is part of Metaplanet's broader treasury initiative, which aims to capture 1% of the global Bitcoin supply by 2027. CEO Simon Gerovich emphasized that the firm's Bitcoin holdings, combined with its Bitcoin Income Generation division, have driven substantial revenue growth. In Q3 2025, the division reported $16.75 million in revenue, a 115.7% increase from Q2, prompting the company to double its full-year revenue forecast to $46 million and raise operating profit guidance to $31 million Breaking: Metaplanet Expands Treasury With 5,268 BTC^[1]Metaplanet adds 5,268 BTC, becomes fourth-largest public Bitcoin …^[2]. The division's operations include derivatives trading and yield-generating activities, which have contributed to a 33.0% BTC yield in Q3 2025, surpassing prior quarterly performance metrics Japanese Firm Metaplanet Acquires $623M in Bitcoin, Becomes …^[5].

Metaplanet has funded its aggressive Bitcoin purchases through equity raises, including a $1.4 billion capital raise via the issuance of 385 million new shares in September. Proceeds from the offering are earmarked for further Bitcoin acquisitions and the expansion of its global footprint. The firm has established three new subsidiaries-Metaplanet Income Corp. in the U.S., Bitcoin Japan Inc., and Bitcoin Japan Co., Ltd.-to scale operations and enhance its market presence Breaking: Metaplanet Expands Treasury With 5,268 BTC^[1]Metaplanet Buys 5,268 BTC, Becomes Fourth Largest Public Holder^[3]. Additionally, the company secured a $500 million investment from Capital Group, which now holds an 11.45% stake, making it Metaplanet's largest shareholder Japanese Firm Metaplanet Acquires $623M in Bitcoin, Becomes …^[5].

Despite its financial momentum, Metaplanet's stock has faced short-term volatility. Its Tokyo-listed shares dropped 10.26% in early October, extending a 38% decline over the past month, though the stock remains up 48.3% year-to-date. Conversely, U.S.-traded shares under the ticker MTPLF rose 8.86% to $3.96 on October 1, reflecting divergent investor sentiment Metaplanet adds 5,268 BTC, becomes fourth-largest public Bitcoin …^[2]Metaplanet Buys 5,268 BTC, Becomes Fourth Largest Public Holder^[3]. The stock's performance contrasts with Bitcoin's recent 0.44% gain in the 24-hour period, trading at $114,488 Metaplanet now fourth-largest public bitcoin holder after latest …^[4].

The firm's expansion aligns with a growing trend of institutional adoption of Bitcoin. Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a bill to establish a state Bitcoin reserve, mirroring corporate strategies like those of Strategy and MARA Holdings. While the bill faces political challenges in a Democratic-controlled state, it underscores increasing interest in cryptocurrencies as a hedge against inflation Metaplanet Buys 5,268 BTC, Becomes Fourth Largest Public Holder^[3]. Metaplanet's CEO reiterated that its treasury strategy is designed to deliver long-term shareholder value through scalable Bitcoin accumulation and diversified revenue streams, including planned preferred share issuances with a 6% annual dividend yield Japanese Firm Metaplanet Acquires $623M in Bitcoin, Becomes …^[5].