• Metaplanet has increased its Bitcoin holdings to 3,050 BTC with a recent purchase of 162 BTC, as part of its long-term treasury strategy.
  • The company raised 2 billion yen through bond issuance and reported a 53.2% Bitcoin yield in Q1 2025, reflecting its aggressive accumulation plan.

Metaplanet Inc. has expanded its Bitcoin holdings with the acquisition of 162 Bitcoin at an average price of 12,393,669 yen per Bitcoin, totaling 2.008 billion yen. The move is part of the company’s Bitcoin Treasury Operations, which aim to increase its Bitcoin reserves significantly over the next two years.

With this latest purchase, Metaplanet now holds 3,050 Bitcoin, with an average acquisition price of 12,607,094 yen per Bitcoin. The total value of its Bitcoin holdings stands at 38.452 billion yen. The company has set a target of reaching 10,000 Bitcoin by the end of 2025 and 21,000 Bitcoin by 2026.

Between October 1 and December 31, 2024, Metaplanet reported a Bitcoin yield of 309.8%, followed by a 53.2% yield from January 1 to March 12, 2025. These figures reflect the company's strategy in managing its digital asset treasury.

In a separate financial move, Metaplanet’s Board of Directors approved the issuance of its 8th Series of Ordinary Bonds on March 12, raising 2 billion yen through a third-party allotment to EVO FUND.

These zero-coupon bonds, set to mature on September 11, 2025, will be redeemed using proceeds from the exercise of the company’s 14th to 17th Series of Stock Acquisition Rights. The funds will be directed toward further Bitcoin acquisitions, as previously disclosed by Metaplanet on January 28, 2025.

"Metaplanet’s approach aligns with our long-term vision to strengthen our Bitcoin holdings while leveraging Japan’s financial landscape," the company stated.

Since 2023, Metaplanet has been increasing its Bitcoin reserves through a borrowing strategy similar to that of MicroStrategy, taking advantage of Japan’s low-interest rates to build its cryptocurrency portfolio. The approach has positioned the company as one of the largest corporate Bitcoin holders in Asia.

Metaplanet’s stock price has responded positively to these developments, trading at 3,605 JPY, an increase of approximately 8%.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s market performance showed signs of recovery after a period of volatility. The cryptocurrency rebounded from a low of $76,000, climbing over 3% to reach $82,120, with fluctuations between $79,059 and $83,737 during the day. The price movement comes amid broader economic concerns and shifts in investor sentiment, which had previously put downward pressure on Bitcoin’s value.

Edited by Harshajit Sarmah