Metaplanet Surpasses 11,000 BTC, Now 8th Largest Holder After $118M Buy

Japanese tech firm Metaplanet has purchased 1,111 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $118.2 million. This brings the company’s total BTC...

Written by: Arslan Butt • Monday, June 23, 2025 • 2 min read

• Last updated: Monday, June 23, 2025

Quick overview

Metaplanet has acquired 1,111 Bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 11,111 BTC, making it the 8th largest corporate holder.
The company aims to control 1% of Bitcoin's total supply (210,000 BTC) by 2027, having rapidly expanded its holdings from just over 1,000 BTC at the start of 2025.
Despite its aggressive Bitcoin strategy, Metaplanet's stock fell 4% due to geopolitical tensions affecting market sentiment.
The firm has invested approximately $1.07 billion in Bitcoin, achieving a year-to-date yield of 306.7% compared to traditional tech stocks.

Japanese tech firm Metaplanet has purchased 1,111 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $118.2 million. This brings the company’s total BTC holdings to 11,111, making it the 8th largest corporate holder, surpassing Canadian miner Hut8.

The buy came during market uncertainty with Bitcoin briefly dipping below $100,000 after tensions between Iran and Israel escalated. Metaplanet is buying the dip to add to its portfolio.

The company has rapidly expanded its digital assets. At the start of 2025, Metaplanet held just over 1,000 BTC. In less than 6 months, that number has grown more than 10x, as it aims to control 1% of Bitcoin’s total supply (210,000 BTC) by 2027.

Stock down 4% due to Geopolitical Risk

Despite its big crypto bet, Metaplanet’s stock fell 4% and closed at 1,712 JPY on Monday. The decline followed the weekend’s Middle East tensions, including US strikes on Iranian nuclear targets and Iran’s threat to close the Strait of Hormuz. This global instability triggered a risk-off sentiment and hit markets.

Bitcoin also saw volatility and briefly dipped below $100,000 but recovered to $101,200 at press time. Oil prices surged and global equities were weak, adding pressure to risk assets like crypto.

Billion Dollar Vision attracts Big Investors

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin strategy isn’t just aggressive, it’s calculated. Over the past year, the company has spent approximately $1.07 billion buying BTC at an average price of $95,869 per coin. It has achieved a year-to-date BTC yield of 306.7% vs traditional tech stocks.

To support its vision, the company recently raised capital via a stock rights issue and secured JPY 558.7 million from EVO FUND during its 20th to 22nd stock acquisition rights series. This liquidity allowed Metaplanet to buy BTC from the open market.Citigroup and Capital Group in.

Key Highlights in Brief:

🔹 Metaplanet now holds 11,111 BTC, worth over $1.2 billion
🔹 Aims to acquire 210,000 BTC (~1% of total supply) by 2027
🔹 Stock down 4% amid geopolitical volatility
🔹 YTD BTC yield: 306.7%; Total cost: ~$1.07 billion
🔹 Major investors: Citigroup, Capital Group

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Arslan Butt

Lead Markets Analyst – Multi-Asset (FX, Commodities, Crypto)

Arslan Butt serves as the Lead Commodities and Indices Analyst, bringing a wealth of expertise to the field. With an MBA in Behavioral Finance and active progress towards a Ph.D., Arslan possesses a deep understanding of market dynamics. His professional journey includes a significant role as a senior analyst at a leading brokerage firm, complementing his extensive experience as a market analyst and day trader. Adept in educating others, Arslan has a commendable track record as an instructor and public speaker. His incisive analyses, particularly within the realms of cryptocurrency and forex markets, are showcased across esteemed financial publications such as ForexCrunch, InsideBitcoins, and EconomyWatch, solidifying his reputation in the financial community.