Bitcoin News Today: Metaplanet Buys 775 BTC in $93M Purchase, Total Holdings Reach 18,888 BTC

Metaplanet, a Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm, has added 775 BTC to its holdings at an average price of $120,006 per unit, bringing its total Bitcoin position to 18,888 BTC [1]. The purchase, made for approximately $93 million, was announced by the company’s president, Simon Gerovich, on X, and comes amid a period of market volatility, during which Bitcoin had fallen 2.39% in the preceding session [2]. This acquisition marks a continuation of Metaplanet’s Bitcoin accumulation strategy, which began in April 2024 [3].

The firm’s growing Bitcoin holdings now rank it seventh globally in corporate Bitcoin ownership, according to Bitcointreasuries [4]. With these latest additions, Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin holdings amount to roughly $1.94 billion at an average cost of $102,653 per BTC [5]. The company has demonstrated a clear long-term bullish stance on Bitcoin, viewing the digital asset as a strategic corporate asset rather than a speculative trade [6].

Metaplanet’s financial performance has supported this aggressive purchasing strategy. In the second quarter of 2025, the firm reported a significant turnaround in profitability, with net income reaching 11.1 billion yen ($75.1 million), compared to a loss of 5 billion yen in the first quarter [7]. Total revenue for the quarter stood at 1.2 billion yen, a 41% increase quarter-on-quarter [8]. Gerovich emphasized that the firm’s recurring income, derived from cash-secured-put premiums, is supporting further Bitcoin accumulation and operational flexibility [9].

Beyond its treasury strategy, Metaplanet has also outlined plans to introduce a BTC-backed yield curve in Japan through the issuance of perpetual preferred equity. The company recently filed a ¥555 billion shelf registration for two series of perpetual preferred shares, each carrying a 6% yield [10]. This move mirrors strategies adopted by other institutional players in the crypto space and signals Metaplanet’s ambition to shape Japan’s fixed-income markets through Bitcoin-backed instruments [11].

Despite a recent dip in Bitcoin prices to $115,305, down 2.1% in the last 24 hours, Metaplanet remains confident in its investment thesis [12]. Gerovich acknowledged the market’s recent pullback but expressed conviction in the firm’s long-term position, noting that three consecutive quarters of growth in Bitcoin-related income has added resilience to the company’s financial strategy [13].

The firm’s actions highlight a broader trend among institutional investors, who are increasingly integrating Bitcoin into their corporate treasuries as a means of diversification and value preservation [14]. Metaplanet’s continued expansion of its Bitcoin holdings reflects not only its confidence in the asset’s future but also its role in shaping corporate finance in the digital age [15].

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[1] Metaplanet Just Scooped 775 BTC, Now Sits on Nearly $2B in Bitcoin. (https://cryptopotato.com/metaplanet-just-scooped-775-btc-now-sits-on-nearly-2b-in-bitcoin/)

[2] Japan's Metaplanet buys 775 bitcoins, total holdings hit $2.2b. (https://www.techinasia.com/news/japans-metaplanet-buys-775-bitcoins-total-holdings-hit-2-2b)

[3] Metaplanet buys more Bitcoin, maintains bullish stance. (https://www.cryptopolitan.com/metaplanet-buys-more-bitcoin/)

[4] Metaplanet Acquires More Bitcoin, Expanding Their Treasury Significantly. (https://en.coin-turk.com/metaplanet-acquires-more-bitcoin-expanding-their-treasury-significantly/)

[5] Metaplanet adds 775 Bitcoin to treasury amid market pullback. (https://coinjournal.net/news/metaplanet-adds-775-bitcoin-to-treasury-amid-market-pullback/)

[6] Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 18,888 BTC With $93M Purchase. (https://coinlaw.io/metaplanet-18888-bitcoin-holdings/)

[7] Metaplanet doubles down on Bitcoin with $93M purchase. (https://tradersunion.com/news/cryptocurrency-news/show/440850-metaplanet-doubles-down-on-bitcoin/)

[8] Metaplanet Buys 775 More Bitcoin In $93 Million Purchase. (https://financefeeds.com/metaplanet-buys-775-more-bitcoin-in-93-million-purchase/)

[9] Bitcoin News Today: Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 18,888 BTC. (https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-metaplanet-boosts-bitcoin-holdings-18-888-93m-purchase-2508/)

[11] Metaplanet introduced BTC-backed yield curve plan. (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/68a2f4e4c5c06c674880b2c3/)