TL;DR
- Japanese firm Metaplanet has acquired 150 additional BTC for $12.6 million, increasing its total holdings to 3,350 BTC.
- The company aims to reach 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025 and 21,000 BTC by 2026, equivalent to 1% of Bitcoin’s total supply.
- Japan is shifting toward a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment, supporting Metaplanet’s aggressive Bitcoin strategy.
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has strengthened its commitment to Bitcoin with the purchase of 150 new BTC at an average price of $83,801 per coin. The acquisition, announced on March 24, brings its total Bitcoin holdings to 3,350 BTC, representing a total investment of $278.8 million. In just the first 11 weeks of 2025, the firm has already added 1,288 BTC, positioning itself as one of the most aggressive institutional players in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Metaplanet has set an ambitious roadmap: it plans to reach 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025 and double that to 21,000 BTC by the close of 2026. If successful, the company would hold 1% of Bitcoin’s total fixed supply, something only a few corporate giants like MicroStrategy have achieved. This move clearly signals Metaplanet’s intent to establish itself as a global reference in corporate Bitcoin reserves.
A Disruptive and Strategic Financial Model
Metaplanet is financing its purchases through stock acquisition rights and zero-interest bonds, coordinated with EVO FUND. In March alone, the company redeemed ¥2 billion ($12.8 million) in bonds ahead of schedule and issued a new series for the same amount. This allowed it to execute several rapid Bitcoin acquisitions, including 497 BTC on March 5 and 150 BTC on March 18.
The firm also tracks its performance using a proprietary metric known as “BTC Yield,” which soared by 309.8% in Q4 of 2024 and has already reached 68.3% in Q1 2025. This reflects Metaplanet’s long-term vision of Bitcoin as a store of value in a world facing inflation and increasing fiat currency instability.
Japan Aligns with the Future of Crypto
Metaplanet’s aggressive expansion comes at a pivotal time for Japan’s regulatory landscape. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party recently proposed cutting crypto capital gains tax from 55% to 20%, a move that could spark widespread institutional adoption. Additionally, the government aims to classify crypto as a separate asset class under local financial regulations.
Metaplanet also announced the creation of an advisory board with globally influential figures. The first appointment was Eric Trump, a decision that has generated both enthusiasm and controversy, but which undoubtedly positions the firm at the center of the conversation about the future of decentralized finance.
