Metaplanet Increases Cryptocurrency Holdings by Purchasing Additional 1,088 Bitcoins, Widening its Digital Asset Approach
Tokyo's Metaplanet Bets Big on Bitcoin
Metaplanet Inc., a Tokyo-based investment powerhouse, has upped the ante on its Bitcoin play by acquiring an additional 1,088 BTC at an average cost of 15.5 million yen per Bitcoin. This latest purchase pushes the total investment to approximately 16.88 billion yen, or $117.5 million, further consolidating Metaplanet's position in the digital asset market.
In a recent update, Metaplanet reported an overall average purchase price of 13.75 million yen per Bitcoin, with a total of 122.269 billion yen spent on its Bitcoin acquisition spree. With this latest purchase, the company's total Bitcoins holdings have soared to 8,888 BTC.
Metaplanet entered the Bitcoin game in April 2024, inspired by corporate Bitcoin playbooks and Michael Saylor's leadership. Since then, it has skyrocketed to one of the largest BTC holders in Asia and the tenth-largest globally. The latest purchase brings the firm closer to its ambitious 10,000 BTC target by 2025.
Shares of Metaplanet soared 9.75% on the Tokyo Stock Exchange today, closing at 1,171 yen at 3:30 PM JST. The stock has surged over 236% year-to-date, as per Yahoo Finance data.
Creative Financing with Zero-Coupon Bonds
In a unique move last month, Metaplanet issued $21 million in zero-coupon bonds to Evo Fund. These bonds, labeled as the 17th series, have a face value of $525,000 each and mature on November 28, 2025. Since they bear no interest, Metaplanet avoids incurring borrowing costs, paying nothing until the maturity date.
Evo Fund holds the option to redeem the bonds ahead of schedule, either entirely or in increments of $525,000, with five days' notice. Early redemptions could coincide with subsequent funding activities involving the same investor. As unsecured instruments with no guarantees or third-party administrators, these bonds comply with Japan's corporate legal framework, with payment procedures managed at Metaplanet's Tokyo office. This innovative financing move aligns with Metaplanet's broader goal of amassing Bitcoin without diluting shareholder equity.
A Strategic Bitcoin Bet
Metaplanet's aggressive Bitcoin acquisition plan represents a unique approach to capitalizing on this burgeoning market. The firm utilizes a variety of financial instruments, such as selling bonds, issuing equity, and offering moving-strike stock warrants, to raise substantial funds without placing excessive pressure on its shareholder base.
This strategy has brought significant returns, with Bitcoin-related revenue accounting for 88% of total revenues in the first quarter of 2025. The aggressive pursuit of 10,000 BTC by 2025 has already netted the company a position among the largest corporate Bitcoin holders globally.
Given the success of their Bitcoin-focused strategy, it's no surprise that Metaplanet continues to capture headlines and challenge the status quo in the digital asset space.
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- Metaplanet's Bitcoin-focused business strategy, which includes creative financing methods such as issuing zero-coupon bonds, has propelled it into the top 10 global companies holding Bitcoin, with nearly 90% of their total revenues coming from digital assets.
- Leveraging technology to amass Bitcoin holdings, Metaplanet continues its aggressive acquisition plan, aiming to reach a target of 10,000 BTC by 2025, further solidifying its role as a major player in the Bitcoin finance and technology business landscape.
