Metaplanet Stock Surges After $53.7M Bitcoin Buy, Now 7th Largest Corporate Holder
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Japan-based Bitcoin holding firm Metaplanet has made another big move this August. The company bought 463 more BTC for around $53.7 million, continuing its steady Bitcoin accumulation.
With this latest purchase, Metaplanet now holds 17,595 BTC, making it one of the top Bitcoin-holding companies in the world.
Metaplanet Buys 463 More BTCIn a recent tweet post, Metaplanet confirmed it had bought 463 BTC for around $53.7 million, paying an average price of $115,595 per Bitcoin. With this, the company now owns 17,595 BTC, purchased at an average of $101,422 per coin.
As of 2025, Metaplanet has earned an impressive 459.2% return on its Bitcoin investment, a performance that’s hard to match in any other market.
*Metaplanet Acquires Additional 463 $BTC, Total Holdings Reach 17,595 BTC* pic.twitter.com/BVVt8DYAV0
— Metaplanet Inc. (@Metaplanet_JP) August 4, 2025According to data from Bitcointreasuries, Metaplanet has jumped to seventh place among global corporate Bitcoin holders. It now sits just behind companies like MicroStrategy, MARA, and Trump Media.
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- 30,000 BTC by the end of 2025
- 100,000 BTC by 2026
- 210,000 BTC by 2027
CEO Simon Gerovich explained the company sees Bitcoin as a protection against Japan’s weakening yen and rising government debt.
Stock Price Soars Over 1,390% in a YearThis bold Bitcoin strategy has excited investors. Metaplanet’s stock is up 179% in 2025 and an incredible 1,391% over the past year. In the first quarter of FY2025, it posted record earnings, ¥877 million ($6.05 million) in revenue and ¥593 million ($4.09 million) in operating profit.
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FAQs
How much Bitcoin does Metaplanet hold now? Metaplanet currently holds 17,595 BTC, making it the 7th-largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally, just behind MicroStrategy and Marathon Digital.
Why is Metaplanet aggressively buying Bitcoin?The firm sees Bitcoin as a hedge against Japan’s weakening yen and rising national debt, aiming for long-term value preservation and high returns.
What are Metaplanet’s future Bitcoin targets?The firm aims to hold 30,000 BTC by 2025, 100,000 BTC by 2026, and 210,000 BTC by 2027, positioning itself as a major institutional holder.