#MetaplanetBTCPurcha **Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Acquisition Strategy**
A Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed company (TSE: 3350), has become a prominent corporate Bitcoin (BTC) adopter, often dubbed "Asia’s MicroStrategy." Since April 2024, it has aggressively accumulated Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset to hedge against yen volatility, inflation, and economic uncertainty. As of April 14, 2025, Metaplanet holds 4,525 BTC
$BTC $BTC , valued at ~$435 million, acquired for ~$359.8 million at an average price of $85,544 per BTC.
Key purchases include:
- **April 2024**: 97.8519 BTC for ¥1 billion (~$6.5 million).
- **December 2024**: 619.7 BTC for ~$60 million.
- **April 2025**: 696 BTC for ¥10.2 billion (~$58.16 million) and 319 BTC for ~$26.3 million.
Metaplanet’s strategy leverages Bitcoin’s scarcity and apolitical monetary policy. It uses innovative financing, including ¥4 billion in 0% bonds, stock acquisition rights, and cash-secured Bitcoin put options, to fund purchases. The company aims for **10,000 BTC by 2025** and **21,000 BTC by 2026**, positioning itself among the largest corporate holders globally.
Financially, the strategy has driven a ~4,000% stock price surge since April 2024, with shares trading at ~¥2,300 and a market cap reflecting a 7,000% increase. The “BTC Yield” metric, measuring Bitcoin per share growth, hit 309.82% in Q4 2024 and 95% in Q1 2025. Unrealized gains exceeded $6 million by October 2024, with holdings valued at ¥27.7 billion (~$252.76 million) by December. A 10-for-1 stock split in April 2025 aims to boost liquidity.
Led by CEO Simon Gerovich and advised by experts like Dylan LeClair and Eric Trump, Metaplanet also operates The Bitcoin Hotel, Bitcoin Magazine Japan, and consulting services. Partnerships with SBI Holdings enhance its crypto operations. Despite its success, risks include Bitcoin price volatility, debt obligations, and Japan’s regulatory landscape.