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Metaplanet Acquires Additional 2,823 Bitcoin to Hit 43,000 BTC Treasury Mark

Metaplanet bought an additional 2,823 Bitcoin on July 2, 2026, pushing its total holdings to 43,000 BTC. Metaplanet expanded its balance sheet through this “surprise” purchase, resuming its aggressive accumulation strategy to chase a long-term goal of 170,000 BTC.

How does Metaplanet plan to scale its Bitcoin strategy?

The firm intends to accumulate 1% of the total Bitcoin supply over the long term. To achieve this objective, Dylan LeClair, Director of Bitcoin Strategy at Metaplanet, outlined his vision during a keynote address in New York. LeClair stated that the firm aims to build a long-term foundation on Bitcoin and onboard Japanese investors into the asset.

He noted that the ultimate goal is to transition the firm into a full-stack financial platform operating on a global scale. To support this expansion, Metaplanet recently signed an agreement to acquire all shares of Siiibo Securities, a licensed financial instruments business in Japan.

Metaplanet releases Q2 FY2026 results 

The continued Bitcoin accumulation aligns with strong financial performance. Metaplanet released its official notice on Q2 FY2026 results for its Bitcoin Income Generation Business. The company reported JPY 1.747 billion in operating revenue for the quarter.

This brought its first-half revenue for the financial year to JPY 4.717 billion. The business generates recurring income by using Bitcoin options to capture premiums, realized gains, and valuation changes. This operational model directly funds its medium-term asset accumulation goals. MicroStrategy chairman Michael Saylor congratulated Metaplanet on X, highlighting how the corporate treasury strategy is expanding internationally. 

Meanwhile, Simon Gerovich, CEO of Metaplanet, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to its October 2025 Capital Allocation Policy. He emphasized that Bitcoin yield continues to serve as the primary performance metric and the cornerstone of the firm’s treasury framework. Gerovich noted that if the mNAV falls under the 1.0x threshold, the organization would evaluate share repurchases to increase the amount of Bitcoin held per share. This clarification follows a recent dip in Metaplanet’s mNAV to approximately 0.92x.

 

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