Tokyo-listed Metaplanet has purchased an additional 330 BTC worth $28.2 million, lifting its total holdings to over $423 million and positioning it as Asia’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder.
Third Bitcoin Purchase Strengthens Treasury Strategy
Japanese investment company Metaplanet has continued its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy with a third major acquisition. On April 21, CEO Simon Gerovich confirmed the firm had acquired 330 BTC for approximately $28.2 million at an average price of $85,605 per coin. This move increases the firm’s total Bitcoin holdings to 4,855 BTC, valued at over $423 million based on current market prices.
The latest acquisition comes just eight days after a prior purchase of 3.78 billion yen ($26.3 million) worth of Bitcoin, underlining Metaplanet’s commitment to building a sizable Bitcoin treasury. The company has publicly stated its long-term objective of acquiring 21,000 BTC by 2026.
Positioning Among Global Bitcoin Holders
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin holdings now place it as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin in Asia and the 10th-largest globally, according to data from Bitbo. The Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed firm has seen its BTC holdings grow more than 119% year-to-date, reflecting the firm’s strategy of maximizing shareholder value through Bitcoin exposure.
The company has funded its BTC purchases through a combination of operating income and capital market activity. It also benchmarks its performance using proprietary metrics such as BTC Yield, BTC Gain, and BTC ¥ Gain.
Performance Metrics Aim for Shareholder Transparency
BTC Yield, which measures the change in the ratio of Bitcoin holdings to fully diluted shares, is a key indicator for Metaplanet. As of April 21, the company reported a BTC Yield of 12.1% for Q2 2025, following a 95.6% yield in the first quarter. These figures demonstrate the firm’s ability to grow its Bitcoin treasury while managing share dilution.
The company also discloses BTC Gain and BTC ¥ Gain, which help quantify the potential increase in Bitcoin holdings and their yen-equivalent value, assuming no share dilution. These indicators are intended to enhance transparency and provide context for investors evaluating the financial impact of Metaplanet’s Bitcoin strategy.
“Asia’s MicroStrategy” Eyes Bitcoin-Driven Innovation
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin-focused approach has drawn comparisons to U.S.-based MicroStrategy, which similarly pivoted from its original business model to adopt a Bitcoin treasury strategy. In positioning itself as a Bitcoin investment vehicle, Metaplanet offers equity investors direct exposure to the leading cryptocurrency through its publicly traded shares.
Commenting on its long-term vision, the company emphasized that the strategy is not only about “embracing digital assets, but also about pioneering a future where finance meets innovation at its core.”
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Source: https://cryptodaily.co.uk/2025/04/metaplanet-pushes-bitcoin-holdings-past-400m-with-third-strategic-acquisition