Rita Dfouni
- .Metaplanet now holds 17,132 BTC worth over $2 billion, ranking 7th globally.
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The company plans to use its Bitcoin reserves for strategic acquisitions, including a possible digital bank.
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Shares of Metaplanet have soared 517% in one year, making it Japan’s top-performing stock.
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has strengthened its position as the leading non-US corporate holder of Bitcoin with the acquisition of 780 BTC, bringing its total reserves to 17,132 BTC—currently valued at over $2 billion.
The company revealed the purchase on Monday, reporting an average cost of ¥17,520,454 per Bitcoin (around $118,145), for a total investment of approximately $92 million. With this latest move, Metaplanet has spent roughly $1.7 billion on Bitcoin at an average cost basis of $99,640 per coin.
As of the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $118,171—slightly above Metaplanet’s most recent purchase price—marking a 0.75% increase over the past 24 hours.
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The company has reportedly outlined plans to leverage its Bitcoin reserves for future acquisitions of cash-generating businesses, including potential interest in establishing a digital bank in Japan. This strategy suggests a long-term approach to corporate treasury management centered around Bitcoin as a core reserve asset.
Metaplanet rises as Bitcoin powerhouse with soaring stock performance
Following this latest purchase, Metaplanet has solidified its place as the top Bitcoin treasury outside of the United States, and now ranks seventh globally. It sits just behind Trump Media & Technology Group with 18,430 BTC and ahead of Galaxy Digital Holdings, which holds 12,830 BTC. However, Metaplanet still trails the largest corporate holder—Strategy Inc.—which commands a staggering 607,770 BTC, worth over $72 billion.
Metaplanet’s aggressive Bitcoin strategy has coincided with impressive gains in its stock performance. Shares have surged by 517% over the past year and 246% year-to-date, recently trading at $8.36, up 5% on the day.
In a recent interview, CEO Simon Gerovich reflected on the company’s rapid growth, calling it Japan’s top-performing stock and noting its ¥1 trillion market capitalization milestone. He emphasized that Metaplanet is not replicating foreign models but rather creating a “Japan-native” strategy aligned with domestic regulation, taxation, and capital markets. The firm also offers Bitcoin investment exposure that qualifies under Japan’s tax-free savings accounts.
