The Japanese company Metaplanet acquired 463 $BTC on August 4, 2025, for approximately $54 million, raising its holdings to 17,595 coins. This purchase, made at an average price of $117,420 per coin, increased the company's total asset value to $2 billion, solidifying its position as the seventh-largest corporate holder of Bitcoin in the world. Since changing its strategy at the end of 2024, when Bitcoin became a key element of the business, Metaplanet has been actively increasing its reserves, using stock and bond issuances for funding.
The company plans to raise $3.7 billion through the issuance of preferred shares for further purchases, aiming to reach 210,000 Bitcoin by 2027. This move reflects confidence in the long-term potential of cryptocurrency as a hedge against inflation and the weakening yen. According to CEO Simon Gerovich, the company's strategy is yielding significant returns, as evidenced by a 179% increase in stock value since the beginning of the year.
This approach highlights the growing trend of institutional adoption of Bitcoin, impacting the market and attracting new investors.
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