Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has further strengthened its position as a major corporate holder of Bitcoin. The company announced the acquisition of an additional 136 BTC, valued at approximately $15.2 million, signaling its continued confidence in Bitcoin as a long-term store of value.
Latest Bitcoin Purchase Brings Metaplanet’s Total to 20,136 BTC
Metaplanet’s CEO, Simon Gerovich, shared the news on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), confirming that the latest Bitcoin was purchased at an average price of $111,666 per coin. With this addition, Metaplanet now holds a total of 20,136 BTC, which it has accumulated for a combined value of $2.08 billion.
The company’s average acquisition cost sits at around $103,196 per Bitcoin, showing a calculated and consistent strategy in building its digital asset treasury.
Metaplanet Rises to Sixth in Global Bitcoin Treasury Rankings
According to BitcoinTreasuries.net, Metaplanet now ranks sixth globally among publicly traded companies with the largest Bitcoin holdings. It follows closely behind major players like:
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Strategy (Michael Saylor’s firm) – 636,505 BTC
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Marathon Digital (MARA)
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XXI
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Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company
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Bullish
Metaplanet’s aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy reflects a growing trend among corporations that see Bitcoin not just as an investment, but as a hedge against inflation and a long-term reserve asset.
As institutional adoption continues to rise, Metaplanet’s bold moves may inspire other Asian firms to explore Bitcoin as a core part of their financial strategies.
