Metaplanet purchased 2,205 BTC worth 31.7 billion yen, boosting total holdings to 15,555 BTC valued at $1.7 billion.
The company has grown its BTC holdings fourfold in four months, rising to fifth globally in corporate Bitcoin ownership.
CEO Simon Gerovich confirmed plans to acquire up to 210,000 BTC by 2027, continuing the firm’s focused accumulation strategy.
Tokyo-based Metaplanet Inc. has strengthened its position in the cryptocurrency space with a significant addition of 2,205 Bitcoin to its portfolio. The company revealed that the purchase cost approximately 31.7 billion yen, raising its total Bitcoin holdings to 15,555 BTC. This acquisition reinforces its commitment to expanding Bitcoin reserves in line with its long-term growth plan.
The company currently possesses Bitcoin that is determined to be around 225.8 billion yen, and is about 1.7 billion dollars. The price of each Bitcoin was reported to be at 108237 dollars, and therefore the investment in it was 238.7 million dollars. Through a post on a social network, CEO Simon Gerovich announced the same. The step represents yet another step towards regular Bitcoin purchasing by the company.
The securities of the company gained 0.39% after the announcement of1,551 yen. The stock has performed well by climbing 15% in the last calendar month despite recording a 6 percent drop in the last five days. The rise indicates that investors would remain interested in it despite volatility in the recent past.
The company’s Bitcoin Yield, which tracks BTC growth per share, rose by 15.1% in just one week. This metric reflects higher Bitcoin value allocation to shareholders, even as new shares dilute overall ownership. The company has reported that this model aligns with its goal of increasing shareholder value over time.
Metaplanet has climbed to the fifth position among global Bitcoin-holding companies. Over the past four months, the firm has increased its holdings from 4,000 BTC to more than 15,500 BTC. It now ranks behind Strategy, MARA Holdings, XXI, and Riot Platforms, according to data from BitcoinTreasuries.net.
In Q2, Metaplanet posted revenue of 1.1 billion yen, marking a 42.4% increase year-over-year. The company’s Bitcoin-centric model has driven this growth, allowing it to surpass notable firms like Tesla and Galaxy Digital in total Bitcoin holdings. CleanSpark was also overtaken during this period.
Metaplanet plans to continue its aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy. The company has set ambitious targets of reaching 100,000 BTC by 2026 and 210,000 BTC by 2027. These projections underline a broader objective to scale its Bitcoin-based operational model sustainably.
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