TLDR
- Japanese firm Metaplanet adds 156 BTC worth $13.34M to holdings
- Total Bitcoin portfolio now at 2,391 BTC valued at $196.87M
- Company using zero-coupon bonds to fund purchases
- BTC holdings grew from 161 to 2,391 since July 2024
- Recent bonds worth $13.2M will mature in August 2025
Metaplanet Inc., a Japanese investment firm, revealed today it has acquired another 156 Bitcoin. The purchase cost the company $13.34 million.
The company shared details of the transaction in an announcement on March 3, 2025. Each Bitcoin was purchased at an average price of $85,483.
This latest move adds to Metaplanet’s growing cryptocurrency holdings. The firm now holds 2,391 Bitcoin in its treasury.
The journey started small for Metaplanet. In July 2024, the company owned just 161 Bitcoin.
Their accumulation strategy has been steady and deliberate. Every few weeks, the company announces new purchases.
Investment Progress
The numbers tell an interesting story about Metaplanet’s commitment. They’ve now invested $196.87 million in Bitcoin.
Looking at the average numbers, Metaplanet has paid $82,322 per Bitcoin across all its purchases. This shows their systematic buying approach.
The company uses a special measurement called BTC Yield. This tracks how well they’re growing their Bitcoin stack compared to their share numbers.
The last quarter of 2024 showed strong results. Metaplanet achieved a 309.8% BTC Yield during this period.
Current performance remains positive. From January through early March 2025, the BTC Yield stands at 31.8%.
To keep buying Bitcoin, Metaplanet needs funding. They’ve turned to bond sales as their main strategy.
February 2025 saw the company raise $26.4 million. This came through their 6th Series of Ordinary Bonds, sold to EVO FUND.
These bonds had a special feature. They were zero-coupon bonds, which means no interest payments were required.
Metaplanet managed their debt responsibly. They paid back $13.2 million ahead of schedule by February 19.
The remaining balance was cleared quickly too. By February 21, all $13.2 million had been repaid.
The company didn’t stop there. On February 27, they issued new bonds worth $13.2 million.
These newest bonds belong to their 7th Series. They’ll need to be paid back by August 26, 2025.
The plan for paying these bonds is clear. Metaplanet will use money from stock rights to cover the debt.
Bitcoin now plays a central role in Metaplanet’s business strategy. It guides how they operate in capital markets.
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