Metaplanet now holds 6,796 BTC worth over $707 million.
El Salvador holds 6,714 BTC valued at $642 million.
Strategy holds 555,450 BTC worth approximately $57.8 billion.
After a substantial accumulation this month, Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has overtaken El Salvador in Bitcoin holdings. The firm’s latest acquisition added 1,241 Bitcoin valued at approximately $129 million. This pushed its total Bitcoin reserves to 6,796 BTC, currently worth over $707 million at prevailing market prices.
The purchase was announced on May 12, with the firm revealing it acquired the Bitcoin at an average price of 14.8 million yen, or around $101,843 per coin. This transaction represents Metaplanet’s largest purchase by unit price since it began its Bitcoin acquisition strategy in April 2024.
https://twitter.com/Metaplanet_JP/status/1921763214448058482 Metaplanet Now Holds More Bitcoin Than El Salvador
El Salvador previously held the sixth-largest Bitcoin treasury among nation-states. As of the latest figures, El Salvador owns 6,714 BTC valued at roughly $642 million. According to the National Bitcoin Office, the Central American country remains a significant holder, although now behind Metaplanet.
CEO Simon Gerovich confirmed the update in a statement posted on X, noting the milestone as Metaplanet’s Bitcoin holdings exceeded those of a sovereign nation. Metaplanet’s latest move follows several major purchases in recent weeks.
https://twitter.com/gerovich/status/1921768639423725810
On May 7, the Tokyo-listed firm added 5,555 BTC to its portfolio. During April, the company conducted four separate purchases totaling 18,586 BTC. In March, Metaplanet completed six Bitcoin purchases that cumulatively added 18,925 BTC.
Each purchase has been progressively larger than the last, reflecting the firm’s continued activity in the digital asset market throughout 2025. The firm’s acquisition pace in recent months has contributed to its position as the largest Bitcoin holder in Asia.
Bitcoin Yield Figures Reflect Rapid Accumulation
The company reported a Bitcoin Yield of 38% for the current quarter to date. The Bitcoin Yield measures the percentage change in BTC holdings per fully diluted share. During the first quarter of 2025, Metaplanet achieved a yield of 95.6%, showing notable movement in its treasury expansion.
Based on data from BiTBO, Metaplanet now ranks as the tenth-largest Bitcoin holder globally. The firm’s holdings surpass many institutional portfolios in terms of volume and value.Separately, Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, may be preparing another Bitcoin purchase. On May 12, Saylor posted a chart from the “Saylor Tracker” without specific comments, saying only “Connect the dots.” Strategy currently holds 555,450 BTC, estimated to be worth $57.8 billion at current prices, according to public tracking data.
