Metaplanet Buys 1,234 BTC, Surpasses Tesla With $1.2B Bitcoin Holdings
Japanese public company Metaplanet Inc. (MTPLF) has made headlines again after buying 1,234 Bitcoins, bringing their total to 12,345 BTC

Quick overview
- Metaplanet Inc. has purchased 1,234 Bitcoins, increasing their total holdings to 12,345 BTC, making them the 7th largest corporate holder globally.
- The recent Bitcoin acquisition, valued at $132.7 million, has helped stabilize Metaplanet's stock after a significant drop.
- Metaplanet's CEO highlighted the importance of trading volume for their Bitcoin treasury strategy, which has seen a daily trading volume of $850 million.
- The company's aggressive Bitcoin buying reflects a broader trend among corporations seeking to hedge against geopolitical risks and monetary instability.
Japanese public company Metaplanet Inc. (MTPLF) has made headlines again after buying 1,234 Bitcoins, bringing their total to 12,345 BTC. They are now the 7th largest corporate holder of Bitcoin in the world, up from 10th two weeks ago. Tesla, Block Inc., Coinbase and Hut 8 Mining are now behind them.
The purchase was worth $132.7 million at an average price of $107,557. According to CEO Simon Gerovich, their total Bitcoin investment is now around $1.20 billion with an average cost basis of $97,036 per coin.
This purchase follows the announcement of a $5 billion fundraise for their US subsidiary which is part of their broader “555 Million Plan” for treasury diversification and capital expansion.
BTC Buys Help Stabilize Metaplanet Stock
After Metaplanet’s stock dropped 25% from 1,900 JPY to 1,560 JPY, this Bitcoin purchase has calmed investors. The buying has stopped the bleeding and is now being seen as a buy the dip.
The company has become a major player in the crypto investment space, second only to MicroStrategy in terms of corporate BTC ownership. Their stock has a daily trading volume of $850 million despite the recent price corrections.
Recent highlights:
- Stock high: 1,900 JPY
- Current price: ~1,560 JPY
- BTC yield YTD: 315% in 2025
- Daily volume: ~$850 million
Gerovich said “trading volume is the lifeblood of a Bitcoin treasury company” emphasizing their high risk high reward strategy in volatile markets.
Corporate BTC Race Heats Up
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin buying spree is sparking a broader trend among corporate treasuries. In the last 10 days over 13,000 BTC have been accumulated by major players including MicroStrategy, Semler Scientific and Metaplanet.
And ProCap BTC bought 4,932 BTC after a $1 billion fundraise. This is further evidence that Bitcoin is becoming a hedge against geopolitical risk and monetary instability as the world remains uncertain with the Iran-Israel conflict.
Corporate BTC buys:
- Metaplanet: 1,234 BTC (latest)
- MicroStrategy, Semler, Metaplanet: 13,000+ BTC (combined, 10 days)
- ProCap BTC: 4,932 BTC (past 48 hours)
Conclusion
Metaplanet’s rise in the Bitcoin rankings is a new era of corporate treasury activity. With $1.20 billion in BTC and a $5B fundraise underway they are saying Bitcoin is in the institutional portfolios.
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