#MetaplanetBTCPurchase

What is Metaplanet?

Metaplanet is a Japanese investment company, originally focused on the hotel and technology sectors. Since April 2024, it has attracted the attention of the crypto world by adopting a strategy similar to MicroStrategy, focusing on accumulating Bitcoin as a reserve asset.

Last BTC purchase – June 2025 (most recent)

Date: June 11, 2025

Purchase: Approximately 20,195 additional BTC

Approximate value: Over $1.2 billion USD

Financing: Issuance of convertible bonds by Metaplanet to acquire more BTC.

This move raised Metaplanet's total Bitcoin holdings to over 30,000 BTC, positioning it as one of the most aggressive non-financial corporations in accumulating BTC.

Why are they doing it?

1. Hedge against Japanese yen (JPY) inflation: Japan has had loose monetary policy for years.

2. Treasury diversification strategy: Bitcoin is seen as an uncorrelated asset.

3. Inspiration from MicroStrategy: The CEO of Metaplanet has made references to Michael Saylor's strategy.

4. Attracting international investors: Especially those seeking indirect exposure to BTC in the Japanese market.

Market impact

Metaplanet's massive BTC purchase contributes to upward pressure in the market.

It marks an institutional trend in Asia towards the adoption of BTC as a strategic asset.

Metaplanet's shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange have risen over 500% since they adopted this strategy.

Comparison with other companies

Company Approximate BTC Comment

MicroStrategy 214,400+ BTC Corporate leader in BTC holdings

Tesla 10,500 BTC Has not made recent new purchases

Metaplanet 30,000+ BTC Rapidly growing since April 2024