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Metaplanet's Bitcoin Bet: 4 Billion Yen for 269 BTC

Coin WorldTuesday, Feb 18, 2025 6:13 am ET

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Metaplanet Inc., a leading technology company, has made its first Bitcoin purchase of 2025, acquiring 269.43 BTC at an average price of 14,846,322 yen per Bitcoin. The total expense for this transaction amounted to 4.0 billion yen. This acquisition brings Metaplanet's total Bitcoin holdings to 2,031.41 BTC, with an overall investment of 24.872 billion yen, calculated at an average price of 12,243,936 yen per Bitcoin.

Metaplanet's Bitcoin Treasury Operations have shown remarkable growth in BTC Yield, a key performance indicator (KPI) that measures the change percentage in the ratio between total Bitcoin holdings and fully diluted share outstanding. From July 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024, the company achieved a BTC Yield of 41.7%. This impressive performance was followed by a 309.8% yield from October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. In the period from January 1 to February 17, 2025, Metaplanet's BTC Yield reached 15.3%. The BTC Yield metric serves as a valuable tool for evaluating the value creation of Bitcoin through the company's investment strategy.

Metaplanet has demonstrated its confidence in Bitcoin as a long-term value store by announcing an aggressive plan to increase its ownership of Bitcoin within the market. On January 27, 2025, the company initiated a program to distribute 21 million new share subscription rights, aiming to raise 116 billion yen from the rights issue. This funding will be used to acquire more Bitcoin, further boosting the company's digital asset portfolio.

The company's commitment to Bitcoin is evident in its expansion plans and dedication to digital assets. The recent purchase of Bitcoin represents a cornerstone of Metaplanet's crypto investment strategies. By increasing its Bitcoin holdings in the company treasury, Metaplanet showcases its belief in long-term value retention and the effectiveness of its investment strategy, as demonstrated by its strong yield performance. The company remains focused on using digital assets to create lasting value for its shareholders.

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