Tokyo-based Bitcoin investment firm Metaplanet has kicked off 2025 with a fresh Bitcoin acquisition, adding 269 BTC to its growing reserves. This purchase brings the firm’s total holdings to 2,031 BTC, worth approximately $195 million.
Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings
On February 17, Metaplanet announced the acquisition of 269 BTC for ¥4 billion ($26 million) at an average price of ¥12,243,936 ($80,674) per Bitcoin. This marks the firm’s first Bitcoin purchase of the year and a continuation of its aggressive accumulation strategy.
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich expressed optimism about the year ahead, stating:
“We have completed the first Bitcoin purchase of 2025. We believe this year will be an important one for our company. After a long break, we are glad to resume acquiring Bitcoin.”
Ambitious Bitcoin Acquisition Goals for 2025 and Beyond
Metaplanet has set bold targets for its Bitcoin treasury holdings, aiming to accumulate 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025 and 21,000 BTC by 2026. To fund this expansion, the company plans to raise 116 billion yen ($745 million) by issuing 21 million shares.
📌 Key details about the fundraising strategy:
- Shares will be issued under a 0% discount moving strike warrant structure.
- Investors will have the opportunity to buy at a fixed price based on the previous day’s closing stock price.
This strategy positions Metaplanet as one of the most aggressive institutional buyers of Bitcoin, aligning with its vision of long-term Bitcoin accumulation and financial growth.
BTC Yield and Shareholder Value
Metaplanet also reported a Bitcoin yield of 15.3% since the start of 2025, with a quarterly target of 35%.
📊 What is BTC Yield?
- BTC Yield measures Bitcoin holdings relative to fully diluted shares over a given period.
- Gerovich compared BTC Yield to Earnings Per Share (EPS) for traditional companies, stating that it is the clearest indicator of the firm’s financial health and performance.
💬 Gerovich explained:
“BTC Yield serves the same role as EPS for Bitcoin treasury companies. It’s the clearest indicator of how effectively we are increasing BPS (Bitcoin Per Share). Our goal is to accelerate Bitcoin accumulation through effective Bitcoin treasury management, maximize BPS using capital market strategies, and thereby enhance shareholder value.”
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Strategy Gains Momentum
Metaplanet’s latest Bitcoin purchase reinforces its commitment to expanding its holdings, positioning itself as a major institutional player in the Bitcoin market.
With plans to reach 10,000 BTC in 2025 and 21,000 BTC by 2026, the firm is betting big on Bitcoin’s long-term value and integrating innovative capital market strategies to enhance shareholder returns.
As the Bitcoin bull market gains traction, Metaplanet’s aggressive accumulation strategy could make it a key player in the growing trend of corporate Bitcoin adoption.
