Key Achievements:
- Purchased another 1,088 BTC, total treasury reaches 8,888 BTC
- 11th largest corporate Bitcoin holder
- Latest purchase average price: $108,633 per BTC
- Overall average price: $93,354 per Bitcoin
- Year-end target: 10,000 BTC
- Shares rose to 1,142 JPY ($7.97), near monthly peak
🏛️ Strategic Bitcoin Treasury Expansion
Japanese company Metaplanet acquired an additional 1,088 BTC, expanding its treasury to exactly 8,888 BTC. The latest purchase ranked Metaplanet as the 11th largest corporate treasury holder.
Metaplanet bought the additional 1,088 BTC near the recent market peak with an average price of $108,633. Metaplanet founder Simon Gerovich announced a slightly lower acquisition price, equivalent to $107,771 per BTC.
Financial Metrics:
- Overall average price: $93,354 per BTC
- Current treasury value: Close to $1 billion
- Year-end goal: 10,000 BTC
💰 Bond Financing Strategy
The recent treasury addition arrived just days after Metaplanet arranged another $21M bond funding round with the goal of new acquisitions.
The acquisitions added to last week’s BTC hype but failed to keep the current price above $105,000. BTC still traded at $104,850 in the new week.
📈 Stock Price Impact
As usual, the recent BTC purchase announcement affected Metaplanet’s market price. Recently, Metaplanet drew enough attention to become the go-to stock for indirect BTC exposure for Japanese investors.
Share Performance:
- Current price: 1,142 JPY ($7.97)
- Recent monthly peak: 1,222 JPY
- Status: Japan’s most volatile stock
The company aims for the MicroStrategy (MSTR) effect for the Japanese market.
🌍 Growing Global Interest
Metaplanet is breaking containment from Japanese investments. In recent days, the company has increased search volumes by 300%, originating from:
- USA
- Canada
- Top crypto markets in Euro area
Searches for ‘Metaplanet Inc.’ surged, indicating rising international interest.
📊 Corporate Bitcoin Trend Context
Metaplanet has been one of the most regular buyers among the trend to accumulate BTC in corporate treasuries. The latest reported purchases increased the total amount of stored BTC to 3.38M coins.
Industry Statistics:
- Public companies with BTC treasuries: 116
- Accelerated additions: May 2025
- Total corporate BTC: 3.38M coins
Metaplanet has continued buying even when other treasury companies paused due to market volatility.
Bottom Line: Metaplanet’s strategic accumulation to 8,888 BTC positions it as Japan’s premier Bitcoin treasury company, with growing international attention and a clear path toward its 10,000 BTC year-end target, while maintaining the disciplined approach that has made it the 11th largest corporate holder globally.