Bitcoin News Today: Metaplanet Buys 780 BTC for $92.5M, Stock Surges 5.6% After Announcement

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet Inc. has bolstered its Bitcoin holdings to 17,132 BTC, valued at approximately $1.73 billion following a $92.5 million purchase of 780 Bitcoin in July 2025. The acquisition, made at an average price of $118,622 per coin, elevates the firm’s total Bitcoin portfolio to a combined value of $2 billion at current market rates. CEO Simon Gerovich confirmed the transaction on X, noting the updated average cost per BTC now stands at $101,030 [1]. This latest purchase builds on an earlier acquisition of 797 BTC for $93.6 million in early 2025, signaling the company’s commitment to its ambitious goal of accumulating 210,000 BTC by 2027 [2].

The strategic move has positioned Metaplanet as the seventh-largest public Bitcoin holder globally, surpassing firms like Tesla, Galaxy Digital, and CleanSpark. This ranking aligns the company with institutional leaders in digital asset adoption, reinforcing its role as a key player in the corporate crypto space. Gerovich highlighted that the recent purchase contributed to a 449.7% year-to-date yield, underscoring the financial viability of Bitcoin as a corporate asset [3]. Analysts have drawn parallels between Metaplanet’s approach and MicroStrategy’s pioneering use of Bitcoin as a corporate reserve, suggesting a growing trend of institutional confidence in the cryptocurrency’s long-term value [4].

Market reactions to the purchase have been mixed. While Metaplanet’s stock price surged 5.6% following the announcement, reflecting short-term optimism, broader volatility has seen the stock decline 6.9% over five days and 16.7% in the past month. This fluctuation highlights the sensitivity of the company’s equity to Bitcoin’s price dynamics and broader market sentiment [5]. The firm’s Bitcoin Yield metric—a measure of growth relative to share count—has also softened to 22.5% for the current quarter, down from a peak of 309.8% in late 2024. This shift suggests a more measured accumulation strategy compared to earlier aggressive purchases [6].

The purchase underscores Bitcoin’s evolving role as a macroeconomic hedge. Gerovich emphasized the asset’s resilience against inflationary pressures and currency risks, a perspective shared by market observers. With corporate holdings now representing 0.08% of the total Bitcoin supply, Metaplanet’s sustained buying activity has added transparency to institutional demand, potentially influencing benchmarks and investor behavior [7]. However, the firm’s approach contrasts with U.S.-based counterparts like MicroStrategy, whose more aggressive buying has yielded higher returns but also greater volatility. This divergence reflects varying risk profiles and strategic priorities among institutional players [8].

Sources:

[1] Metaplanet Acquires 780 More Bitcoin in $92.5m Strategic Expansion

https://btctimes.com/metaplanet-acquires-780-more-bitcoin-in-92-5m-strategic-expansion/

[2] Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Holdings Rise to 17,132 BTC After $92.5M Buy

https://cryptofrontnews.com/metaplanets-bitcoin-holdings-rise-to-17132-btc-after-92-5m-buy/

[3] Metaplanet Adds $92.5M in Bitcoin, Surpasses 17000 BTC Holdings

https://cryptodnes.bg/en/metaplanet-adds-92-5m-in-bitcoin-surpasses-17000-btc-holdings/

[4] Metaplanet Stock Rises 5% After $92.5M Bitcoin Purchase

https://coincu.com/news/metaplanet-stock-rises-5-after-92-5m/

[5] Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Holdings Rise to 17,132 BTC After $92.5M Buy

https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-metaplanet-acquires-780-bitcoin-92-5m-holdings-reach-17-132-btc-shares-rise-5-6-2507/

[6] Metaplanet Acquires 17132 BTC ($1.73B) Closes Gap on

https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-metaplanet-acquires-17-132-btc-1-73b-closes-gap-microstrategy-449-7-yield-2507/

[7] Metaplanet headlines BTC treasury purchases as Strategy

https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-992119-20250728

[8] Metaplanet Advances Its Standing Among Top Bitcoin-Holding Public Firms

https://cryptofrontnews.com/metaplanets-bitcoin-holdings-rise-to-17132-btc-after-92-5m-buy/