Bitcoin News Today: Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 17,595 as Yield Surges 170%

Metaplanet, a publicly traded Japanese company, has added 463 Bitcoin (BTC) to its treasury, raising its total holdings to 17,595 BTC as of early August 2025. The latest acquisition was valued at approximately ¥7.995 billion ($55.17 million), with an average purchase price of ¥17.27 million ($119,163) per BTC. This increases the total value of the company’s Bitcoin holdings to ¥261.28 billion ($1.8 billion) [1][2]. The firm has been consistently accumulating Bitcoin through a combination of equity financing and debt redemptions, with over 4,200 BTC added since June 30 alone, largely funded by the exercise of stock purchase rights [3].

The company’s Bitcoin Yield, a key performance metric tracking the growth of Bitcoin per fully diluted share, has surged 170% year-to-date. As of August 4, the Bitcoin per fully diluted share stood at 0.0201, up significantly from 0.00088 less than a year ago [4]. This reflects the strategic focus on long-term value creation and aligns with Metaplanet’s broader goal of holding 210,000 BTC by 2027 [5]. The firm has outlined intermediate targets of 30,000 BTC by year-end 2025 and 100,000 BTC by 2026 [6].

To fund future Bitcoin acquisitions, Metaplanet announced an August 2 preferred share offering valued at ¥3.73 billion ($25.74 million), offering a 6% annual dividend. CEO Simon Gerovich has emphasized Bitcoin’s role as a hedge against yen depreciation and sovereign debt risk, with future plans to leverage the reserves through a digital bank acquisition [7].

The firm’s stock has surged 179% year-to-date and 1,391% over the past year, indicating strong investor support for its Bitcoin-centric strategy. In Q1 FY2025, Metaplanet reported record revenue of ¥877 million ($6.05 million) and operating profit of ¥593 million ($4.09 million) [8].

The recent purchase reinforces Metaplanet’s position as one of the largest institutional holders of Bitcoin, now ranked seventh with a total value exceeding $1.78 billion. The company’s transparent reporting of acquisition prices and total holdings has bolstered credibility and supports a trend of institutional adoption in the crypto space [9].

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[1] Metaplanet buys $54 million worth of bitcoin, maintains 7th ... (https://www.theblock.co/post/365359/metaplanet-buys-54-million-bitcoin)

[2] Metaplanet acquires 463 BTC, bringing holdings to 17595 (https://crypto.news/metaplanet-acquires-btc-bitcoin-treasury-2025/)

[3] Metaplanet Adds 463 BTC Boosting Holdings to $1.78 Billion (https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-metaplanet-adds-463-btc-boosting-holdings-1-78-billion-2508/)

[4] Japan's Metaplanet adds 463 BTC, total now 17595 (https://coinness.com/en/news/78931)

[5] Metaplanet Inc. Expands Bitcoin Holdings Amid Strategic ... (https://www.tipranks.com/news/company-announcements/metaplanet-inc-expands-bitcoin-holdings-amid-strategic-treasury-operations)

[6] Bitcoin News Today: Japan-Based Metaplanet Boosts ... (https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-japan-based-metaplanet-boosts-bitcoin-holdings-17-595-btc-institutional-confidence-grows-2508/)

[7] Financial News (https://ng.investing.com/news)