#MetaplanetBTCPurchase #MetaplanetBTCPurchase Metaplanet Inc., a Japanese investment firm, has recently made headlines for its significant acquisitions of Bitcoin. The company's strategy involves transitioning into a Bitcoin treasury company, mirroring the approach of MicroStrategy in Western markets.
Here's a breakdown of Metaplanet's Bitcoin purchases and strategy:
Recent Acquisition & Total Holdings:
* As of June 16, 2025, Metaplanet announced its latest purchase of 1,112 BTC for approximately $117.2 million, at an average price of $105,435 per Bitcoin.
* This acquisition brings their total Bitcoin holdings to 10,000 BTC.
* This amount reportedly surpasses Coinbase Global's Bitcoin holdings (9,267 BTC), making Metaplanet a notable corporate Bitcoin holder.
* The total cost basis for Metaplanet's 10,000 BTC is approximately $947 million, at an average price of $94,697 per Bitcoin.
Funding and Strategy:
* Metaplanet has been funding its Bitcoin acquisitions through various means, including:
* Issuance of zero-interest bonds. For instance, they recently approved the issuance of $210 million in ordinary bonds to EVO Fund, with the proceeds earmarked for Bitcoin purchases.
* Equity offerings. In June 2025, they unveiled plans for a $5.4 billion equity offering to purchase additional Bitcoin, intending to issue 555 million shares over the next two years.
* The company aims to hold 210,000 BTC by the end of 2027, a target that would make them hold approximately 1% of the total Bitcoin supply.
* They initially started accumulating Bitcoin in April 2024 with around 98 BTC.
Metaplanet's Business:
* Metaplanet Inc. is a Japan-based company that initially focused on the hotel business.
* They have since expanded into the Bitcoin treasury business, offering Bitcoin consulting services and leveraging their exclusive license for Bitcoin Magazine Japan to promote Bitcoin education.
* Their strategy reflects a growing trend of corporations viewing Bitcoin as a treasury asset to hedge against currency depreciation and maximize shareholder value.
