Metaplanet, a fast-rising Japanese investment firm, has made headlines again with a major Bitcoin purchase. The company has acquired an additional 1,005 BTC—worth roughly $108 million—bringing its total holdings to 13,350 BTC. This bold move places Metaplanet ahead of established corporate players like Galaxy Digital and CleanSpark in terms of Bitcoin reserves.
With this acquisition, Metaplanet is now the fifth-largest publicly traded company holding Bitcoin, signaling a serious commitment to a long-term crypto strategy.
Metaplanet’s CEO, Simon Gerovich, confirmed the purchase on Monday, stating that the firm bought the 1,005 BTC at an average price of $107,601 per coin, totaling $108.1 million. Based on current market prices, the company’s total BTC holdings are now valued at over $1.4 billion.
Just three months ago, Metaplanet held 3,350 BTC. The firm has since added an eye-catching 10,000 BTC, highlighting its aggressive accumulation strategy. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Gerovich emphasized the pace of this expansion and reaffirmed the company’s revised target of holding over 210,000 BTC by the end of 2027.
This latest purchase puts Metaplanet ahead of some of the most recognized crypto-heavy companies:
Galaxy Digital: 12,830 BTC
CleanSpark: 12,502 BTC
Metaplanet now holds more Bitcoin than these well-known firms, establishing itself as a serious contender among top corporate Bitcoin holders.
According to data from BitcoinTreasuries.net, once updated, Metaplanet will officially move into the fifth position globally among public companies holding Bitcoin. It still trails behind MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, which remains the largest corporate holder with 592,345 BTC.
To fund this growing Bitcoin portfolio, Metaplanet has been exploring creative financing methods. On the same day as the Bitcoin reveal , the company revealed that it had issued zero-interest ordinary bonds worth 30 billion yen (approximately $208 million USD). These bonds are scheduled for redemption on December 29, 2025.
Additionally, the company plans to buy back and cancel a previously issued series of interest-bearing, collateral-backed bonds from November 2024. Metaplanet explained that some of the newly raised capital will go toward this bond buyback, while the rest will be used for further Bitcoin purchases.
This financial strategy reflects a bold and deliberate shift. By issuing zero-interest bonds and redirecting capital into BTC, Metaplanet is signaling confidence in Bitcoin as a long-term store of value.
Metaplanet’s bold Bitcoin bet has also been well received by the stock market. On Monday morning, shares of Metaplanet jumped 9.9%, according to Yahoo Finance Japan. Over the past month, the company’s stock has surged 53.5%, and it’s up an impressive 370.7% year-to-date.
This strong market response suggests that investors are on board with the firm’s aggressive Bitcoin strategy. As traditional financial institutions remain cautious, Metaplanet’s crypto-forward approach is positioning it as a modern alternative in the investment space.
Metaplanet’s latest move reflects a growing trend among public companies that are looking to increase their exposure to Bitcoin, not just as an asset but as a central part of their corporate treasury strategy.
With institutional interest rising and macroeconomic uncertainty still in play, Bitcoin is increasingly being seen as a hedge against inflation and fiat instability. Metaplanet’s target of 210,000 BTC by 2027 is ambitious—but not impossible—especially if the firm continues to use innovative financial tools like bond issuance to support its acquisitions.
If achieved, Metaplanet could eventually rival MicroStrategy’s dominant position, making Japan a surprising but powerful player in the global crypto asset arena.
Metaplanet’s purchase of 1,005 BTC signals much more than just a routine acquisition. It reflects a broader shift in strategy, confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value, and a willingness to go head-to-head with the biggest names in the crypto space.
As the company’s holdings surpass Galaxy Digital and CleanSpark, all eyes will be on what Metaplanet does next—and whether other firms will follow its bold lead.
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