Bitcoin News Today: Metaplanet's Stock Surges 5% on $92.5M Bitcoin Purchase, Now Holds $2B in BTC

Metaplanet Inc. (TYO: 3350) reported a 5% surge in its stock price following the announcement of a $92.5 million Bitcoin (BTC) purchase, adding 780 BTC to its treasury at an average price of $118,622 per coin. The acquisition brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 17,132 BTC, valued at approximately $2 billion at current prices. This move underscores Metaplanet’s commitment to a multi-year strategy of allocating corporate assets to Bitcoin, a model pioneered by U.S.-listed firms like MicroStrategy. The company’s Bitcoin treasury now ranks it as the seventh-largest public corporate holder globally, according to BitcoinTreasuries data [1].

The latest purchase elevates the average cost of Metaplanet’s Bitcoin holdings to $101,030 per coin, reflecting a strategic focus on long-term value preservation. CEO Simon Gerovich emphasized that Bitcoin is being treated as a reserve asset to hedge against fiat currency risks and support shareholder value [2]. The company’s stated goal is to accumulate over 210,000 BTC by 2027, positioning it as a significant player in the institutional crypto space.

Financial metrics highlight the company’s performance: Bitcoin Yield, a metric tracking shareholder value against equity dilution, stood at 22.5% for July 1–28, a decline from 129.4% in the prior quarter but still indicating operational efficiency. Revenue from Bitcoin-centric operations in the second quarter of 2025 reached 1.1 billion yen ($7.6 million), a 42.4% year-over-year increase [1]. This growth aligns with rising investor interest in blockchain-based business models, particularly in Asian markets.

The stock’s outperformance—closing at 1,240 yen on Monday as the Nikkei 225 index fell 1.1%—reflects market confidence in Metaplanet’s execution of its roadmap. Year-to-date, the stock has surged 258.3% despite a 16.3% monthly decline, according to Yahoo Finance data [2]. Analysts note that while Bitcoin’s price volatility remains a risk, Metaplanet’s transparent quarterly reporting and adherence to a defined accumulation strategy have bolstered trust among investors.

Critics caution that holding a single asset class with such exposure could amplify losses if Bitcoin’s price reverses sharply. However, the company’s average purchase price of $99,813 per BTC, coupled with its aggressive target of 210,000 coins, suggests a long-term bullish stance. The latest batch of 780 BTC was acquired at a higher price of $118,622, signaling continued conviction in Bitcoin’s value proposition even amid market fluctuations [1].

Metaplanet’s strategy has drawn comparisons to traditional corporate treasury management, with some analysts highlighting a broader trend of companies diversifying reserves into cryptocurrencies. The firm’s dual listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and OTCQX (ticker: MTPLF) provides it with broader access to capital, though its success will ultimately depend on Bitcoin’s long-term price trajectory and regulatory developments.

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[1] [Bitcoin News Today: Metaplanet's Bitcoin Holdings Reach ...](https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-metaplanet-bitcoin-holdings-reach-17-132-btc-stock-surges-6-92-5m-acquisition-2507/)

[2] [Metaplanet Adds $92.5M in Bitcoin, Surpasses 17000 BTC ...](https://cryptodnes.bg/en/metaplanet-adds-92-5m-in-bitcoin-surpasses-17000-btc-holdings/)