Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings by 555, Stock Jumps 12%

Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed company often compared to “Japan’s MicroStrategy,” has recently acquired an additional 555 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $49.6 million. This purchase brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 5,555 BTC, worth over $480 million. The acquisition comes at a time when US-China trade tensions are showing signs of easing, with both nations agreeing to resume economic dialogue.

China has confirmed that Vice Premier He Lifeng will meet with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Switzerland from May 9 to 12. This marks the first formal economic talks between the two powers since President Donald Trump reimposed tariffs on Chinese imports. China’s Ministry of Commerce has stated that these negotiations follow repeated efforts by senior US officials to re-engage, but Beijing has set clear conditions for these talks. The Ministry emphasized that China will not agree to negotiations if the US attempts to use them as a pretext for coercive tactics.

Metaplanet’s aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy has been in place since early 2024. The company has issued multiple tranches of zero-coupon bonds and stock acquisition rights, raising over ¥35 billion through its partner EVO FUND. These funds have been directly channeled into Bitcoin purchases. Metaplanet recently announced its decision to issue its 13th Series of Ordinary Bonds to raise a total of $25 million for further Bitcoin acquisitions. The company’s CEO, Simon Gerovich, revealed that the 555 BTC purchase was made at an average price of $96,134 per coin, with the total holdings of 5,555 BTC acquired at an average cost of $86,672 per Bitcoin.

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin-centric performance metric, BTC Yield, has shown substantial growth over three consecutive quarters: 309.8% in Q4 2024, 95.6% in Q1 2025, and 21% in Q2 of this year. The firm has also established a wholly owned US subsidiary in Florida called Metaplanet Treasury Corp. This new entity aims to raise up to $250 million to accelerate the company’s Bitcoin accumulation strategy. Gerovich stated that this move is designed to tap American capital markets and expand 24/7 access to global liquidity. The company is moving quickly toward its target of holding 10,000 BTC in its treasury by the end of 2026.

The announcement of Metaplanet’s latest Bitcoin purchase has had a positive impact on its stock price, which jumped 12% during the trading session following the news. The stock is already up by 33% since the beginning of 2025. Bitcoin has maintained strength amid the news, trading above $96,000 as the US and China agree to resume trade talks. Investors are watching for a potential breakout above the $100,000 resistance level, which could trigger a rally to new all-time highs.

As Vice Premier He Lifeng prepares to meet with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Switzerland from May 9 to 12, market participants will be closely monitoring how these trade talks might further impact Bitcoin and other financial markets. The resumption of trade talks between the US and China, coupled with Metaplanet’s continued investment in Bitcoin, suggests a growing confidence in the cryptocurrency’s future despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.