According to BlockBeats, Japanese publicly traded company Metaplanet has reported a substantial increase in its Bitcoin holdings. CEO Simon Gerovich announced that from the second quarter of 2025, the company's per-share Bitcoin holdings have risen by 38%, with a year-to-date increase of 170%. The company aims for a quarterly per-share Bitcoin holding growth of 35% throughout 2025.
Previously, BlockBeats reported that on May 12, Metaplanet increased its Bitcoin holdings by 1,241 BTC, bringing the total to 6,796 BTC. The average purchase cost per Bitcoin was approximately $89,492, surpassing El Salvador's holdings of 6,714 BTC. This morning, Metaplanet announced the issuance of $15 million in zero-coupon bonds to acquire additional Bitcoin.