Japan’s Metaplanet has made headlines again with a bold Bitcoin purchase, acquiring 1,088 BTC in a single transaction. This move raises its total Bitcoin holdings to 8,888 BTC—currently valued at approximately $930 million. The acquisition cost the firm 16.885 billion yen (around $117.5 million), with Bitcoin priced at 15.5 million yen or $108,051 per token during the purchase.
This aggressive accumulation comes just one week after Metaplanet issued $50 million in zero-interest bonds, aimed at expanding its crypto-focused treasury strategy.
Metaplanet Nears 10,000 BTC Goal for 2025
In 2025 alone, Metaplanet has added an impressive 7,126 BTC, demonstrating a clear commitment to Bitcoin as a core treasury asset. The company adopted its Bitcoin strategy in April 2024, and in just over a year, it has become Asia’s largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder. Globally, it now ranks among the top ten companies with the largest Bitcoin reserves.
The firm’s year-end target is 10,000 BTC, a milestone it is rapidly approaching as it builds on its momentum.
Inspired by MicroStrategy’s Playbook
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich has openly credited MicroStrategy and its chairman Michael Saylor for inspiring this strategic shift. Saylor, known for pioneering Bitcoin as a corporate treasury asset, appears to have sparked a new wave of adoption in the region.
Following Metaplanet’s lead, other companies—such as Twenty One, led by Bitcoin advocate Jack Mallers—are starting to build crypto-based treasuries as well. These firms are diversifying with assets like Ethereum, XRP, and Solana, alongside Bitcoin.
Metaplanet’s aggressive accumulation signals a broader trend in corporate finance, where traditional balance sheets are starting to reflect the growing influence of digital assets.
