Metaplanet increases Bitcoin portfolio by 775 coins, now holds a total of 18,888 Bitcoins
Metaplanet Inc. Bolsters Bitcoin Holdings and Expands Strategy
Metaplanet Inc., a Tokyo-based company, has announced its aggressive expansion of Bitcoin holdings, with the number of diluted shares held by the company increasing from 181 million in September 2024 to over 717 million in August 2025. This growth comes as part of Metaplanet's strategy to hedge against Japan's weak yen and inflation risks, while aiming to enhance corporate value.
The company plans to raise approximately $8.81 billion (1,303.34 billion yen) through an international share issuance, with around $8.37 billion (1,238.18 billion yen) earmarked for Bitcoin purchases between September and October 2025. As of August 25, 2025, Metaplanet already holds 18,991 BTC (valued around $2.1 billion), and it intends to increase this substantially with the new capital.
In addition to buying Bitcoin, Metaplanet invests about $44 million (65.16 billion yen) in Bitcoin-related financial operations designed to generate income. These operations involve selling put options on its Bitcoin holdings, a strategy that has been profitable and is set for expansion with the new funds. The company's Bitcoin operations accounted for 91% of its Q2 2025 revenue and contributed $5.43 million in operating profit, significantly outperforming traditional investments.
Metaplanet's long-term strategy, dubbed the "21 Million Plan," aims to hold more than 210,000 Bitcoin by 2027, representing over 1% of the total Bitcoin supply. This ambitious goal positions Bitcoin as the company's primary reserve asset, leveraging its potential appreciation while mitigating currency and inflation risks.
The company's latest acquisition of 775 additional bitcoins, made at an average price of 17,720,023 yen per Bitcoin, has solidified Metaplanet's position as one of the leading Bitcoin-holding companies in Japan. The focus now shifts to how Metaplanet will manage future purchases while adapting to market fluctuations.
Metaplanet has established performance indicators for its Bitcoin strategy, including Bitcoin return, Bitcoin gain, and Bitcoin ¥ gain. Despite share dilution, the increase in the price of Bitcoin per share highlights the scope of Metaplanet's acquisitions. The company's bitcoins are now valued at approximately 284.09 billion yen.
In the past year, Metaplanet's Bitcoin returns have been impressive, with a BTC return climbing to 309.8% between October and December 2024, a BTC gain of 95.6% in the first quarter of 2025, and a BTC gain of 129.4% during the second quarter of 2025. The company's growth and the rise of Bitcoin are closely linked, with Metaplanet considering its growth to be a testament to Bitcoin's potential.
Metaplanet Inc. has bolstered its liquidity reserves since mid-2024, positioning itself for continued aggressive Bitcoin acquisitions in the future. The average cost of each Bitcoin in Metaplanet's portfolio is 15,041,118 yen, and the total spend on the latest acquisition was 13.73 billion yen.
With its focus on Bitcoin and its ambitious expansion plans, Metaplanet Inc. is pursuing an aggressive, structured accumulation strategy aimed at institutional-scale Bitcoin adoption and capitalizing on Bitcoin’s long-term value appreciation amid challenging economic conditions in Japan.
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