19-5-2025 – Metaplanet has bolstered its bitcoin holdings with a fresh acquisition worth $104.3 million, further cementing its position as the region’s foremost institutional investor in digital assets.
The Tokyo-listed investment powerhouse secured 1,004 bitcoins at $103,873 per unit, bringing its cumulative holdings to an impressive 7,800 BTC. The firm’s chief executive, Simon Gerovich, confirmed that their total investment now stands at approximately $712.5 million, with current market valuations pushing their portfolio’s worth to roughly $806 million.
Since embarking on their cryptocurrency treasury strategy in April 2024, Metaplanet has demonstrated unwavering confidence in bitcoin’s potential. The firm has set an ambitious target of accumulating 10,000 BTC by the close of 2025, financing these purchases through a series of bond offerings. Their most recent financial manoeuvre involved a $15 million bond issuance, marking their fifteenth such offering.
The timing of this latest acquisition coincides with bitcoin’s remarkable market performance, as the cryptocurrency hovers near its historic peak. Market data from The Block indicates bitcoin was trading steadily at $103,343 during the reporting period.
Metaplanet’s strategic positioning has resonated strongly with investors, reflected in a notable 12.2% surge in their share price on the Japanese exchange. The company’s bitcoin treasury ranks as the largest among Asian public corporations and holds the eleventh position globally, as documented by Bitcointreasuries.net. For context, Strategy, under Michael Saylor’s leadership, maintains the top position with 568,840 BTC.
