Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings,Sets New milestones
Metaplanet has bolstered its Bitcoin (BTC) treasury by adding 150 BTC,valued at an average of ¥12.57 million ($80,000) per coin. This recent acquisition brings the company’s total BTC holdings to 3,350, worth ¥42.22 billion ($270 million).The firm now stands as Asia’s largest corporate BTC holder.
On March 24, the company announced this move, pushing its total investment to ¥1.886 billion ($12.1 million). The strategy has been pivotal since integrating BTC into its business model. The company’s total BTC holdings now stand at 3,350 coins, purchased at an average price of ¥12.60 million ($80,200) each. This growth reflects its commitment to BTC as a core asset. The acquisition was financed through stock rights and zero-coupon bonds. In March, it redeemed and issued bonds totaling ¥4 billion ($25.6 million), ensuring continued BTC purchases without incurring interest-bearing debt.
A key performance indicator is the BTC Yield, measuring the percentage increase in holdings relative to shares. The yield soared 309.8% in Q4 2024 and 68.3% in Q1 2025.
Since April 2024, Metaplanet’s stock has surged over 3,000%, signaling strong investor trust.The company also formed a new advisory board, welcoming Eric Trump, a real estate and finance expert. CEO Simon Gerovich sees this as a step toward attracting top talent and advancing Bitcoin adoption.
