Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings by 7.2% Amid Market Surge

Metaplanet, the largest Bitcoin holder in Asia, has significantly increased its Bitcoin holdings by purchasing 330 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 4,855 BTC. This acquisition was made at a price of $85,605 per Bitcoin, totaling approximately $27.2 million. The purchase was announced on April 21, 2025, and comes at a time when Bitcoin's market volatility is high, with its price recently surging to $87,000.

Metaplanet's Bitcoin assets are now valued at $414.5 million, making it the dominant Bitcoin holding company in Asia and the 10th largest globally in terms of corporate Bitcoin usage. The company has generated a year-to-date Bitcoin Yield of 119.3% for 2025, a metric that measures investment success by comparing the current Bitcoin value to the purchase price. The Chief Executive Officer of Metaplanet, Simon Gerovich, announced the changes to the company's Bitcoin investment holdings through the X platform.

Metaplanet's strategy aligns with the growing trend of companies holding Bitcoin as a strategic business reserve. The increasing number of public companies recognizing Bitcoin as a key asset is driven by regulatory changes that allow fair market evaluation of Bitcoin holdings. This has encouraged more companies to accumulate Bitcoin, following the lead of firms like MicroStrategy, which owns 531,644 BTC as of April 2025. Metaplanet aims to acquire 21,000 BTC by 2026, which would represent 1% of Bitcoin's total supply of 21 million.

On April 21, 2025, Bitcoin's market value increased by 2.5%, reaching $87,279. This positive market condition, along with support from institutional investors, facilitated Metaplanet's acquisition. The company's Bitcoin buying program, launched in April 2024, has been executed under various market conditions. Metaplanet's average purchase price for each Bitcoin asset was $85,386. The company is developing new fundraising strategies to acquire more Bitcoin, including the issuance of zero-coupon bonds denominated in U.S. dollars, totaling $10 million in April 2025. This financial method aims to maximize Bitcoin market efficiency and establish affordable connectivity worldwide.

Metaplanet's strategic business moves have received positive market reactions. The company's shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange increased by 0.85% on April 21, 2025, reflecting market support for its Bitcoin strategy. Over the past year, Metaplanet's stock price has grown by 1,086%, indicating strong investor confidence in the company's approach to Bitcoin investment. Metaplanet's CEO, Simon Gerovich, predicts substantial growth for Bitcoin in the coming years and emphasizes the importance of acquiring Bitcoin before market opportunities diminish. The company is also considering expanding its international presence and potentially launching on U.S. stock markets.