#MetaplanetBTCPurchase #MetaplanetBTCPurchase All About?
Metaplanet, a former hotel developer turned Bitcoin-treasury powerhouse (ticker: 3350.T), has made headlines by dramatically scaling its BTC holdings.
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Key Highlights
1. 10,000 BTC Acquired
Metaplanet recently bought 1,112 BTC (~¥16.9 billion / ~$117 million), raising its total to 10,000 BTC—now ranking it among the top 10 public Bitcoin holders, overtaking Coinbase (~9,267 BTC) .
Total investment is around $947 million with an average cost of $94.7 K/BTC .
2. Funding via Zero‑Coupon Bonds
To finance future BTC buys, Metaplanet issued $210 million in zero-interest bonds, with proceeds earmarked exclusively for Bitcoin acquisitions .
3. Aggressive Long‑Term Strategy
The company aims for 210,000 BTC by end‑2027 (about 1% of total BTC supply), with intermediate goals: 100,000 BTC by end‑2026 and initially 21,000 BTC by 2026 .
4. Stock Market Reaction
Following the recent buy and bond news, Metaplanet’s shares jumped ~22–26%—reflecting investor enthusiasm and momentum .
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🔍 Why It Matters
Massive scale‑up in corporate BTC holdings: Mirroring American firms like MicroStrategy (now Strategy), but from Japan — marking a global shift in corporate treasury strategies .
NAV premium play: Like Strategy, Metaplanet is capitalizing on the premium its stock trades at relative to its Bitcoin holdings, boosting shareholder returns .
Cultural pivot & branding: Rebrands include “Bitcoin Hotel” in Tokyo (opening early 2026) and exclusive licensing of Bitcoin Magazine in Japan—blending finance, tech, and tourism .
