Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings with $11.6 Million Purchase

• Metaplanet bought 103 Bitcoin for $11.6 million and now holds 18,991 BTC worth approximately $1.95 billion.

• The company ranks as the seventh-largest public Bitcoin holder, achieving 479.5% returns on its cryptocurrency investments.

• Metaplanet shares jumped 4% after the announcement, while Bitcoin traded steady around $111,500.

Japan-based investment firm Metaplanet has acquired 103 Bitcoin worth $11.6 million, bringing its total cryptocurrency holdings to 18,991 BTC. The purchase represents the company’s continued commitment to Bitcoin as a treasury asset amid ongoing market volatility.

The latest acquisition was completed at an average price of $113,491 per Bitcoin, totaling ¥1.74 billion. Metaplanet has invested approximately $1.95 billion in Bitcoin across all purchases, maintaining an average cost of $102,712 per token.

Strategic Timing Following Market Signals

Metaplanet’s purchase follows comments from Strategy founder Michael Saylor, who recently posted “Bitcoin is on Sale” on social media platform X. Saylor’s message, accompanied by Strategy’s acquisition chart, was widely interpreted as a hint toward future Bitcoin purchases by his company.

Strategy announced it had purchased 430 Bitcoin valued at $51.4 million last week, expanding its total holdings to 629,376 BTC. This represents nearly 3% of Bitcoin’s total circulating supply. The company acquired an additional 775 BTC just days earlier, demonstrating sustained institutional demand for the cryptocurrency.

With its expanded holdings, Metaplanet now ranks as the seventh-largest public Bitcoin holder globally, according to Bitcoin Treasuries data. The company trails behind Riot Platforms Inc. and Bullish, the investment firm backed by Peter Thiel.

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin investment strategy has generated substantial returns, with the position showing a 479.5% gain since inception. This performance significantly outpaces traditional equity market returns during the same period.

The firm reported a 95.6% Bitcoin yield in the first quarter 2025. Returns moderated to 29.1% during July through late August, before accelerating to 129.4% in the second quarter. These figures highlight Metaplanet’s ability to capitalize on Bitcoin’s price movements while maintaining profitability through market cycles.

Stock Response and Market Outlook

Metaplanet shares climbed over 4% following the Bitcoin purchase announcement, reaching 878 yen. The positive stock movement reflects investor confidence in the company’s cryptocurrency allocation strategy.

Source: Yahoo Finance; Metaplanet Stock Daily Chart

Bitcoin showed minimal immediate reaction to the news, trading around $112,000 after briefly declining to $111,558. The cryptocurrency’s price stability suggests markets have become accustomed to regular institutional purchases.

Recent comments from Eric Trump, who described himself as a “Bitcoin Maxi,” included predictions that Bitcoin could reach $175,000 before 2025 ends. Such bullish sentiment from high-profile figures and continued institutional accumulation support optimism for Bitcoin’s near-term prospects.