TLDR
- Metaplanet now holds 17,132 BTC, valued at $2 billion.
The company purchased 780 BTC at $118,622 each, totaling $92.5 million.
Metaplanet’s stock rose 5.6% following the announcement.
Metaplanet aims to accumulate 210,000 BTC by 2027.
Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed company, has recently made headlines with its latest Bitcoin acquisition. The firm added 780 BTC to its holdings for approximately $92.5 million, boosting its total BTC holdings to 17,132, now valued at about $2 billion. The announcement has placed Metaplanet among the most prominent corporate Bitcoin holders globally.
With its recent purchase, Metaplanet has continued its strategy of aggressive Bitcoin accumulation. The firm now ranks seventh in the world for public corporate Bitcoin holdings, according to BitcoinTreasuries data. This move also aligns with its revised target of acquiring 210,000 BTC by the end of 2027, securing 1% of the total Bitcoin supply.
Metaplanet Growing Bitcoin Holdings and Strategic Expansion
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin purchase follows its steady accumulation strategy that began in April 2024. By acquiring Bitcoin over the past year, the company has been steadily increasing its market position.
The latest acquisition of 780 BTC was made at an average price of $118,622 per Bitcoin, which is above the current market price.
*Metaplanet Acquires Additional 780 $BTC, Total Holdings Reach 17,132 BTC* pic.twitter.com/0gw3HwpUCH
— Metaplanet Inc. (@Metaplanet_JP) July 28, 2025
Simon Gerovich, the CEO of Metaplanet, confirmed via X that the firm’s average purchase price across all its Bitcoin holdings stands at $101,030 per coin. This average price, despite fluctuations in the market, shows Metaplanet’s belief in Bitcoin’s long-term value.
Strong Performance Despite Market Challenges
Despite the recent decline in its stock price over the last month, Metaplanet’s overall stock performance has been strong in 2025.
Following the latest Bitcoin acquisition, Metaplanet’s stock surged by 5.6% to 1,247 yen ($8.4). Although the stock is down by 16.3% from the previous month, it remains up by 258.3% year-to-date, signaling strong investor confidence.
This surge in stock price demonstrates the market’s positive reception to Metaplanet’s Bitcoin accumulation strategy, which has bolstered investor interest. The company’s Bitcoin-focused business also saw impressive growth in the second quarter, with revenues of 1.1 billion yen ($7.6 million), marking a 42.4% year-over-year increase.
Metaplanet Position Among Global Bitcoin Holders
With its latest Bitcoin purchase, Metaplanet strengthens its position as a major player in the cryptocurrency space. The company is now ranked among the top ten public Bitcoin holders, surpassing companies like Tesla, CleanSpark, and Galaxy Digital.
While Michael Saylor’s Strategy currently leads with over 600,000 BTC, Metaplanet’s acquisition strategy continues to help it compete with other major institutional Bitcoin holders.
The company’s ambitious target of holding 210,000 BTC by 2027 will further solidify its position as one of the largest public Bitcoin holders. Given its strategy and market performance, Metaplanet seems poised to continue growing its holdings, maintaining a bullish outlook on Bitcoin’s future.
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