Metaplanet Buys More Bitcoin in April, boosting crypto holdings to approximately $423 million
Unleashing Crypto Frenzy in Japan!
Japan's trailblazing Bitcoin Treasury Institution, Metaplanet, lands another hefty BTC acquisition, accumulating 4,855 BTC. It's splashing 4.02 billion yen ($26.6 million) into the digital gold, with the average price hovering at 12,181,570 yen per Bitcoin. This is already Metaplanet's third purchase this April alone!
Bitcoin Craze Galore!
With Bitcoin trading above $87,300, Metaplanet's total BTC stash net worth surges past the $423 million mark. This strategic investment is funded through capital market activities and operating income, all aimed at intensifying shareholder value through Bitcoin exposure.
Metaplanet boasts a nifty metric, "BTC Yield," to evaluate the effectiveness of this Bitcoin-centric strategy. The BTC Yield measures the shift in the ratio of Bitcoin holdings to fully diluted shares outstanding, showcasing Bitcoin accretion, adjusting for share dilution. For the current quarter to date (April 1-21, 2025), Metaplanet announces a pulsating BTC Yield of 12.1%, following a robust 95.6% yield in the previous quarter.
Beyond BTC Yield, Metaplanet reports BTC Gain and BTC ¥ Gain. These two metrics help quantify the hypothetical increase in Bitcoin holdings and their yen-equivalent value, respectively, presuming no share dilution. These performance indicators seek to ensure greater transparency for shareholders monitoring the financial repercussions of the company's Bitcoin stratagem.
Aggressively hoarding Bitcoin has shot Metaplanet into the ranks of the top ten public holders worldwide, a feat accomplished earlier this month. While the global economy grapples with trade disputes and dwindling investor confidence, Metaplanet fearlessly plunges into the digital asset realm.
Japanese Corporate frontrunner!
Other Japanese firms are hot on this Bitcoin trend. For example, fashion powerhouse ANAP Holdings, via its subsidiary ANAP Lightning Capital, just topped up its hoard with over 16 BTC. This action underscores a growing corporate fascination with cryptocurrency in Japan.
The company voiced its enthusiasm, saying,
"The worldwide transformation of BTC into a safekeeping asset is inevitable."
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Here's a pop on the top ten global public Bitcoin holders, including the likes of Metaplanet:
- Strategy (MicroStrategy) - 506,137 BTC: An investment titan in the crypto globe, MicroStrategy owns the lion's share of BTC among public firms[1][2].
- Marathon Digital Holdings - 26,842 BTC: Renowned for its mining operations[1].
- Galaxy Digital Holdings - 15,449 BTC: A diverse crypto portfolio player[1].
- MARA Holdings - 47,531 BTC: A notable Bitcoin hoarder[5].
- Riot Platforms - 19,223 BTC: Known in the crypto mining sphere[5].
- CleanSpark - 11,869 BTC: Another prominent player in the Bitcoin mining market[5].
- Tesla - 11,509 BTC: A pioneer in Bitcoin adoption[5].
- Block Inc. - Part of a colossal group holding nearly 55,364 BTC jointly with Tesla, Coinbase, and more[1].
- Coinbase - Though not specified individually, it contributes to the collective total mentioned above[1].
- Semler Scientific - More than 1,100 BTC, seeking funds for further acquisitions[5].
Metaplanet intends to gobble up an additional 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025, potentially catapulting it into the top positions if successful[5].
This list presents the most current information available up to April 2025 and may not encompass very recent adjustments or additional announcements.
- Metaplanet's BTC accumulation, achieved through capital market activities and operating income, is designed to enhance shareholder value by increasing Bitcoin exposure.
- Beyond the BTC Yield, Metaplanet's performance indicators include BTC Gain and BTC ¥ Gain, which help quantify the hypothetical increase in Bitcoin holdings and their yen-equivalent value, respectively.
- With the addition of 4,855 BTC, Metaplanet's total BTC stash is now worth over $423 million, making it one of the top ten global public Bitcoin holders.
- Japanese corporations, such as Metaplanet and ANAP Holdings, are increasingly venture into the cryptocurrency sector, with ANAP Holdings acquiring over 16 BTC.
- Metaplanet plans to further acquire 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025, which could potentially catapult it into the top positions of global public Bitcoin holders.
