Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has strengthened its Bitcoin holdings with the purchase of 162 BTC, bringing its total Bitcoin treasury to 3,050 BTC. This marks the first time Metaplanet’s cryptocurrency investment has exceeded the 3,000 BTC threshold, cementing its position as a major corporate Bitcoin holder in Asia.
Metaplanet’s Continuous Bitcoin Accumulation
On March 12, Metaplanet announced that it had acquired an additional 162 BTC at an average price of 12.39 million yen ($83,635) per Bitcoin. The latest purchase brings the firm’s total Bitcoin holdings to approximately $250 million. The company has been consistently increasing its Bitcoin reserves since April 2024 as part of its Bitcoin Treasury Operation strategy.
Metaplanet has drawn comparisons to the U.S.-based company MicroStrategy (now known as Strategy) due to its aggressive Bitcoin acquisition approach. Over the past year, the firm has significantly increased its BTC holdings, leveraging Bitcoin as a key asset in its investment portfolio.
Market Impact and Bitcoin’s Price Performance
The Bitcoin market has been volatile in recent weeks. As of press time, Bitcoin has risen more than 2% in the past 24 hours but remains below its previous highs. The cryptocurrency is currently trading at $81,665, reflecting a 6.4% decline over the past week and a 16% drop over the past month from its $90,000 peak.
Metaplanet’s Financial Growth and Zero-Interest Bond Issuance
Since it began accumulating Bitcoin in April 2024, Metaplanet’s stock price has surged over 3,000%, making it the top-performing stock in Japan. On March 12, the company’s stock increased by 8.6% (290 points) to $3,630, bringing its market capitalization to $141.8 billion, according to Yahoo Finance data.
In addition to its latest Bitcoin acquisition, Metaplanet announced on the same day that it had issued ¥2 billion ($13.3 million) in a zero-interest bond to further bolster its Bitcoin reserves. The bond, approved on March 12, is set to mature in September 2025, reflecting the firm’s commitment to expanding its cryptocurrency holdings.
Metaplanet’s Future in Bitcoin Investment
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin-focused investment strategy has positioned it as a leading corporate BTC holder in Asia. The company’s BTC Yield—a measure of Bitcoin held per share—increased by 309.8% in Q4 2024. For Q1 2025, from January 1 to March 12, the firm has achieved a BTC Yield of 53.2%, demonstrating continued growth in its Bitcoin treasury.
As Metaplanet continues to build on its Bitcoin reserves, its strategy mirrors the growing institutional adoption of Bitcoin as a store of value and investment asset. With its latest milestone of surpassing 3,000 BTC, the firm is solidifying its place among major corporate Bitcoin holders worldwide.
