Bitcoin News Today: Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings by 775 BTC to 18,888 Coins

Metaplanet, a Japanese blockchain firm known for its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy, has expanded its corporate Bitcoin holdings by 775 BTC, bringing the total to 18,888 BTC [1]. The acquisition, confirmed by President Simon Gerovich on X on August 18, 2025, marks the company’s continued commitment to building a substantial digital asset treasury. With this purchase, Metaplanet’s Bitcoin holdings now rank it as the seventh-largest public holder of the cryptocurrency globally [3].

The firm has been methodically acquiring Bitcoin since launching its accumulation strategy in April 2024, investing approximately $1.94 billion in total thus far [6]. This represents a long-term approach to diversifying corporate assets and leveraging Bitcoin as a store of value. The latest purchase was made at an average price of ¥17.72 million ($120,500) per Bitcoin, according to reports [1]. As a result, the firm’s Bitcoin assets now significantly exceed its liabilities by a factor of 18 [2], strengthening its financial position and reducing overall risk exposure.

In its most recent financial report, Metaplanet showed strong performance metrics, including a 41% year-over-year revenue increase and a shift from a loss to a profit of 11.1 billion yen ($75.1 million) [6]. Gerovich attributed this turnaround to the firm’s growing recurring income from Bitcoin-related activities, which have expanded for three consecutive quarters. The firm has also introduced innovative financial instruments, including a strategy called “Metaplanet Prefs,” aimed at building a BTC-backed yield curve in Japan through perpetual preferred equity offerings [6].

The firm’s strategy has drawn comparisons to major corporate Bitcoin adopters like MicroStrategy and Tesla, reinforcing a broader trend of institutional interest in the asset. Metaplanet’s continued accumulation has also influenced investor sentiment, with shares of the company rising slightly following the announcement [6]. However, the company has experienced short-term volatility, with shares once declining by 8.6%, though Gerovich expressed confidence in the long-term trajectory of the firm’s Bitcoin-focused strategy [6].

Bitcoin’s price remains a key factor in the broader market narrative. In the 24 hours following the announcement, BTC fell by 2.1% to trade near $115,305 [6]. Analysts suggest that the price may consolidate near $105,000 or face further downward pressure if selling pressure persists [6]. Long-term forecasts for 2025 project potential highs near $160,000 and lows around $68,000, influenced by factors such as ETF inflows, U.S. rate cuts, and continued institutional adoption [6].

Metaplanet’s continued Bitcoin expansion reflects a broader institutional shift toward digital assets as a hedge against macroeconomic uncertainty. As the company maintains its aggressive accumulation strategy, it remains a key player in the evolving corporate Bitcoin adoption landscape.

Source:

[1] CoinDesk, Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings

https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/08/18/metaplanet-expands-bitcoin-treasury-by-775-btc-assets-outweigh-debt-18-fold

[2] AInvest, Bitcoin News Today: Metaplanet Buys 775 BTC in $93M Purchase

https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-metaplanet-buys-775-btc-93m-purchase-total-holdings-reach-18-888-btc-2508/

[3] BeInCrypto, Japan Rescue: Metaplanet, Remixpoint Add Bitcoin Holdings Despite Market Pullback

https://beincrypto.com/japan-rescue-metaplanet-remixpoint-add-bitcoin-holdings-despite-market-pullback/

[6] Coindoo, Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Treasury While BTC Tests $115k Support

https://coindoo.com/metaplanet-expands-bitcoin-treasury-while-btc-tests-115k-support/