Metaplanet Adds 780 Bitcoin Amid Market Moves
Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to $1.7B
Asia’s Metaplanet, a significant public Bitcoin holder, has expanded its BTC portfolio by 780 Bitcoin. This addition brings their total holdings to 17,132 BTC, valued at approximately $1.73 billion. The move positions Metaplanet as a notable player in the Bitcoin investment landscape, closely following announcements from Michael Saylor’s Strategy regarding further BTC acquisitions.
The recent purchase, valued at $92.5 million, was made at an average price of $118,622 per BTC. According to an X post by CEO Simon Gerovich, this has resulted in a year-to-date BTC yield of 449.7% as of July 28, 2025.
Strategic Accumulation
Metaplanet’s accumulation strategy aligns with its goal to acquire 210,000 Bitcoin by the end of 2027. This approach has propelled Metaplanet into the top tier of public companies holding Bitcoin, recently surpassing firms like Tesla in BTC holdings.
Market Context
This purchase occurs alongside indications from Michael Saylor’s Strategy about additional Bitcoin investments. Strategy currently holds 607,770 BTC, valued at around $71.8 billion, making it the largest public holder of Bitcoin. While Metaplanet ranks 7th, its recent activity signals increasing institutional interest in Bitcoin.
Stock Performance
Following the announcement, Metaplanet's stock saw a 5% increase. However, broader trends indicate a mixed performance, with the stock price at 1,241 yen, reflecting decreases of 6.9% and 16.7% over the past five and thirty days, respectively.
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