#MetaplanetBTCPurchase Metaplanet Inc., a Tokyo-listed company, has recently expanded its Bitcoin holdings by purchasing an additional 319 BTC for approximately $26.3 million at an average price of $83,147 per coin. This acquisition brings their total Bitcoin holdings to 4,525 BTC, with an aggregate cost basis of $408.1 million and an average acquisition price of $90,194 per Bitcoin .

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This strategic move has positioned Metaplanet as the ninth-largest public holder of Bitcoin globally, often earning it the moniker "Asia’s MicroStrategy." The company's aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy aims to reach 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025 and 21,000 BTC by 2026, aligning with Bitcoin's total supply cap of 21 million coins .

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Metaplanet evaluates its performance through a metric called "BTC Yield," which measures the growth of Bitcoin holdings relative to shares outstanding. For Q1 2025, the company reported a BTC yield of 95.6%, with a year-to-date figure of 6.5% as of April 14 .

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To finance these acquisitions, Metaplanet has employed various strategies, including issuing zero-interest ordinary bonds. Earlier, the company raised approximately $13.3 million through such bonds, specifically allocated for purchasing more cryptocurrencies, demonstrating its commitment to increasing digital asset holdings .

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The company's recent Bitcoin purchases have also positively impacted its stock performance. Earlier this month, Metaplanet’s share price surged 19% in a single day after adding $44 million worth of Bitcoin to its balance sheet .

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Metaplanet's ongoing Bitcoin acquisition strategy reflects a broader trend among corporations seeking to leverage digital assets to enhance shareholder value and hedge against traditional financial market volatility.$BTC