#MetaplanetBTCPurchase

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.