Metaplanet Acquires 330 Bitcoin, Boosts Holdings to 4,855 BTC

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has announced the acquisition of 330 Bitcoin (BTC) on Monday, as the price of Bitcoin surged above $87,300. This purchase, valued at approximately $28 million, has increased the company's total Bitcoin holdings to 4,855 BTC, worth over $420 million at current market prices.

This latest acquisition marks Metaplanet’s third Bitcoin purchase this month, demonstrating the company's commitment to its Bitcoin accumulation strategy despite broader market concerns about tariffs and general economic uncertainty. The company acquired the Bitcoin at an average price of ¥12.18 million per coin, approximately $85,605. This brings their overall average purchase price to ¥12.8 million, or $85,386, per Bitcoin.

Metaplanet has established itself as a significant player in corporate Bitcoin ownership. The firm is now the tenth-largest public holder of Bitcoin globally and the largest corporate Bitcoin holder in Asia. The company aims to own 10,000 Bitcoin by the end of 2025 and plans to increase its holdings to 21,000 Bitcoin by 2026, representing roughly 1% of the total supply.

To track the performance of its Bitcoin holdings, Metaplanet uses a custom metric called “BTC Yield.” This metric measures the growth of Bitcoin per fully diluted share. For the current quarter, the company reports a BTC Yield of 12.1%. Previous quarters have shown even stronger results, with BTC Yield reaching 41.7% in Q3 2024, 309.8% in Q4 2024, and 95.6% in Q1 2025.

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin-focused approach is supported by various capital market activities, including the issuance of zero-coupon bonds and stock acquisition rights. As of April 2025, the company has completed over 40% of its “210 Million Plan,” a fundraising initiative linked to the issuance of 0% discount stock rights to EVO FUND. The proceeds from these financial instruments have totaled over ¥35 billion, approximately $226 million, and have been used to purchase Bitcoin. Just recently, on April 16, Metaplanet raised another $10 million through zero-interest bond issuance. These funds will also be directed toward additional Bitcoin purchases. The company states it is on track to earn ¥3.0 billion, about $27.5 million, from its Bitcoin program this year.

Bitcoin has performed relatively well compared to traditional financial markets during recent volatility. When President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs earlier in April, U.S. equities lost $5.4 trillion in value over two days. This sent the Nasdaq tumbling down 11% at the time. In comparison, Bitcoin fell only about 6% during the same period. Metaplanet’s stock has shown resilience as well. On the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the company’s shares are up nearly 0.9% since market open.

Metaplanet is not the only Japanese firm increasing its Bitcoin holdings. Fashion brand ANAP Holdings recently purchased approximately 16.66 BTC, valued at around 200 million yen, approximately $1.4 million. ANAP Holdings will manage these assets through its subsidiary, ANAP Lightning Capital. The company plans to conduct quarterly market value assessments of its Bitcoin holdings, with any gains or losses reflected in its financial statements. This trend suggests growing interest in Bitcoin among Japanese corporations. As companies look for ways to diversify their treasury operations, cryptocurrency continues to gain traction as a viable option.

Metaplanet expects to reach its goal of earning ¥3.0 billion from its Bitcoin program this year. This will contribute to the company’s total revenue target of ¥3.4 billion for the entire fiscal year. The company’s continued Bitcoin acquisitions come at a time when the cryptocurrency market is showing signs of recovery. After experiencing losses last week, Bitcoin has now moved above the $87,000 mark.