Metaplanet's Stock Surges 12.6% After Adding 1,004 BTC

Metaplanet, a Japanese firm, witnessed a surge in its stock price to a three-month high following the announcement of its latest Bitcoin acquisition. The company added 1,004 BTC to its treasury, marking its third significant purchase this month. A week prior, Metaplanet had acquired 1,241 BTC, surpassing El Salvador’s reserves. Earlier, on May 7, the company made a comparatively smaller purchase of 555 BTC.

The latest transaction was valued at 15.19 billion yen, approximately $104.3 million. Metaplanet’s average buying cost was 15.13 million yen, equivalent to $103,873 per BTC. This strategic investment is part of Metaplanet's ongoing Bitcoin accumulation strategy, which began in May 2024 with the initial purchase of 117.7 BTC for around $7.2 million. The company's stock has responded positively to this news, reaching a three-month high, reflecting investor confidence in Metaplanet's Bitcoin strategy.

Metaplanet issues zero-coupon ordinary bonds to fund these purchases. In May 2025, it issued bonds worth $64.7 million. This includes $24.7 million from the 12th Series issued on May 2, $25 million from the 13th Series approved on May 7, and $15 million from the 15th Series issued on May 13. The company now holds a total of 7,800 Bitcoin, with an aggregate investment of 105.38 billion yen, or roughly $712.5 million. The average historical purchase price across its Bitcoin holdings stands at 13.5 million yen per BTC, approximately $91,343 per coin.

Metaplanet's stock, 3350.T, appreciated by 12.6%, marking highs last seen on February 13. Over the past month alone, 3350.T’s value has increased by 101.7%, greatly benefiting from Bitcoin’s latest rally. In fact, since adopting a Bitcoin reserve strategy, the stock prices have increased over 15-fold. The firm’s financial performance further supports this upward trajectory. In its Q1 FY2025 earnings report, Metaplanet disclosed revenues of $6 million, with 88% derived from Bitcoin options trading. This highlighted the important role BTC plays in its financial success. As the firm continues integrating Bitcoin into its economic strategy, it is setting a new benchmark for corporate crypto adoption in the region.

This latest acquisition underscores Metaplanet's commitment to Bitcoin as a key component of its financial strategy, positioning the company as a significant player in the cryptocurrency market. The company's stock price surge indicates that investors are bullish on Metaplanet's decision to increase its Bitcoin holdings, viewing it as a strategic move that could yield substantial returns in the future. The company's BTC Yield from July 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024, was 41.7%. From October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, the Company’s BTC Yield was 309.8%. From January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025, the company achieved a BTC Yield of 95.6%. Quarter to Date, from April 1, 2025, to May 19, 2025, the Company’s BTC Yield is 47.8%.