Bitcoin News Today: Metaplanet Buys 581 BTC for $61M Boosting Holdings to $1.83 Billion

Metaplanet, a Tokyo-based firm often compared to MicroStrategy, has added 581 Bitcoin (BTC) to its corporate treasury, valued at $61 million, with an average purchase price of $118,519 per coin. This acquisition raises the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 18,113 BTC, valued at approximately $1.83 billion at current prices [1]. The company has been aggressively accumulating Bitcoin since December 2024, having recently acquired 463 BTC in late July for $53.7 million [6]. These strategic purchases are part of Metaplanet’s long-term goal to hold 30,000 BTC by the end of 2025 [7].

The company’s strategy involves a two-phase approach: the first focuses on rapid Bitcoin accumulation through equity and debt financing, while the second plans to leverage these reserves to fund the acquisition of profitable businesses, particularly in digital banking and financial services [6]. CEO Simon Gerovich has emphasized the need to reach a point of “escape velocity,” where the company’s Bitcoin position becomes difficult for others to match [6]. Metaplanet currently ranks as the sixth-largest publicly traded firm by Bitcoin holdings, trailing only MicroStrategy, Marathon Digital, and Riot Platforms [6].

Despite the firm’s aggressive accumulation and bullish stance on Bitcoin, its stock has declined 37% over the past month and is now trading 55% below its peak in June 2025 [6]. The broader market for Bitcoin treasury stocks has also faced a cooldown, with MicroStrategy down 30% from its high and other firms like MARA Holdings and Trump Media also posting double-digit losses. However, Metaplanet’s shares remain up 175% year-to-date [6].

The company has announced plans to raise an additional $3.7 billion to further fund Bitcoin purchases, underscoring its long-term commitment to the digital asset as a strategic reserve [6]. Bitcoin’s price has shown resilience in the wake of Metaplanet’s latest transaction, with the cryptocurrency trading up approximately 3.8% over the past week, reaching $118,706 [6].

The continued institutional adoption of Bitcoin, as exemplified by Metaplanet and other firms, highlights a growing trend in corporate finance. As Bitcoin’s role in institutional portfolios expands, companies are increasingly viewing it as a hedge against traditional financial volatility and currency risks, particularly in markets like Japan [6]. This trend is likely to shape the broader financial landscape as more corporations consider Bitcoin as a core treasury asset.

Source:

[1] CoinDesk – [https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/08/12/metaplanet-boosts-bitcoin-reserves-with-usd61m-purchase](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/08/12/metaplanet-boosts-bitcoin-reserves-with-usd61m-purchase)

[2] The – [https://www.theblock.co/post/366494/metaplanet-buys-another-518-btc](https://www.theblock.co/post/366494/metaplanet-buys-another-518-btc)

[3] CoinCentral – [https://coincentral.com/japans-bitcoin-giant-metaplanet-snaps-up-another-61-million-in-btc/](https://coincentral.com/japans-bitcoin-giant-metaplanet-snaps-up-another-61-million-in-btc/)

[4] FXStreet – [https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/metaplanet-boosts-bitcoin-reserves-with-61m-purchase-202508121033](https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/metaplanet-boosts-bitcoin-reserves-with-61m-purchase-202508121033)

[5] AMBCrypto – [https://ambcrypto.com/metaplanets-61-4m-bitcoin-buy-pushes-btc-reserves-to-1-85b/](https://ambcrypto.com/metaplanets-61-4m-bitcoin-buy-pushes-btc-reserves-to-1-85b/)

[6] Blockonomi – [https://blockonomi.com/metaplanet-adds-61-million-in-bitcoin-to-holdings-reaches-18113-btc-total/](https://blockonomi.com/metaplanet-adds-61-million-in-bitcoin-to-holdings-reaches-18113-btc-total/)

[7] AInvest – [https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-metaplanet-buys-518-bitcoin-61m-total-holdings-reach-18-113-btc-worth-1-85-billion-2508/](https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-metaplanet-buys-518-bitcoin-61m-total-holdings-reach-18-113-btc-worth-1-85-billion-2508/)