Metaplanet invests another $62 million in Bitcoin, acquiring 518 additional units.
In the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency, Metaplanet, a Japanese-listed company, is making waves as it positions itself as a major player in the Bitcoin sector. The company's Bitcoin holdings have grown significantly since its entry into the crypto ecosystem in December 2024.
Metaplanet's Bitcoin journey began with zero holdings at the start of 2024. However, the company has accelerated its investments and ambitions related to Bitcoin since then. One of the key strategies Metaplanet has employed is rapid acquisition, aided by dynamic capital market financing through the issuance of stocks and bonds.
The company's acquisition strategy has yielded impressive results. The BTC Yield, a unique performance indicator implemented by Metaplanet, peaked at an astounding 309.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024. Despite a subsequent settlement to 129.4% in the second quarter of 2025 and a further drop to 26.5% between July and August 2025, Metaplanet's Bitcoin holdings have continued to grow.
In August 2025, Metaplanet purchased 518 BTC for approximately $91 million, or around $100,000 per bitcoin on average. This acquisition brought Metaplanet's total Bitcoin holdings to 18,113 BTC, worth approximately $1.85 billion. This purchase places Metaplanet as the seventh-largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally.
Metaplanet's ambitions do not stop at the current holdings. The company aims to join the global top 5 of companies holding the most bitcoins. By the end of 2025, Metaplanet is aiming to accumulate 30,000 BTC, and by 2027, it plans to reach as much as 210,000 BTC. This would surpass the current largest corporate Bitcoin holder, MicroStrategy, which has about 597,000 BTC.
Charles Ledoux, a Bitcoin specialist and blockchain technology expert, has been closely following Metaplanet's moves. He notes that the company's strategy involves not only rapid acquisition but also innovative performance metrics and dynamic capital market financing.
As of mid-August 2025, Metaplanet held approximately 18,888 Bitcoin, following a purchase of 775 BTC for around $93 million. The company maintains its 6th place among the top listed Bitcoin holders. With its aggressive acquisition strategy and ambitious goals, Metaplanet is indeed making strides towards its goal of becoming a top Bitcoin holder in the global crypto universe.
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- Metaplanet, a prominent player in the crypto academy, is aggressively investing in Bitcoin, leveraging technology to fuel its growth and finance acquisitions, with the ultimate goal of becoming one of the top 5 companies holding the most Bitcoin.
- As Charles Ledoux, a Bitcoin specialist, observes, Metaplanet's strategy encompasses rapid acquisition, innovative performance metrics, and dynamic capital market financing, positioning it as a significant player in both the finance and technology sectors.
