Tokyo-listed investment firm Metaplanet has boosted its Bitcoin reserves by acquiring an additional 1,004 BTC, raising its total holdings to 7,800 BTC.
In a regulatory filing dated May 19, Metaplanet revealed its latest Bitcoin purchase—1,004 BTC acquired at an average price of $97,182 per coin. The $104 million investment brings the firm’s total Bitcoin holdings to roughly $712.5 million.
The acquisition comes amid a surge in Bitcoin’s price, which recently crossed the $100,000 mark, fueled by renewed optimism surrounding U.S.-China tariff negotiations. Metaplanet’s holdings reflect an unrealized gain of approximately $77.4 million based on current market value, as detailed in the regulatory filing.
The announcement triggered a 12% surge in Metaplanet’s stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, lifting shares to their highest level since February. As a result, the company’s market capitalization climbed to ¥365.12 billion (roughly $2.34 billion), according to data from Yahoo Finance. With its latest acquisition, Metaplanet is closing in on the ranks of major corporate Bitcoin holders. The firm now trails just behind Jack Dorsey’s Block Inc., which holds 8,584 BTC, and U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase, with 9,267 BTC, according to data from Bitcoin Treasuries.
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich stated the company’s goal is to amass 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025. With its latest acquisition raising total holdings to 7,800 BTC, the firm has achieved 78% of that target.
5,000 BTCを突破しました 🚀
2025年末までに10,000 BTCという初期目標の50%に到達。世界有数のビットコイン保有企業を目指す中で、大きな一歩となりました。日本から、世界のビットコインレースを牽引していきます。 pic.twitter.com/u86xdc6bYV
— Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) April 24, 2025
Notably, Metaplanet has overtaken El Salvador in Bitcoin holdings after acquiring an additional 1,241 BTC worth approximately $129 million. This latest purchase brings the Tokyo-listed company’s total stash to 6,796 Bitcoin, valued at around $707 million, surpassing El Salvador’s 6,714 BTC, worth roughly $642 million. The announcement came on May 12, with Metaplanet confirming the buy at an average price of $101,843 per Bitcoin, marking its highest purchase rate yet.
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