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- Metaplanet crosses 5,000 BTC, solidifying its position as a major institutional Bitcoin holder.
- The company acquires 145 BTC for ¥1.926 billion (USD 13.6 million), bringing total holdings to 5,000 BTC at an average price of $89,743 per BTC.
- Metaplanet’s BTC holdings are growing at the fastest rate globally, with a BTC yield of 121.1% in 2025.
Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed public company often dubbed “Asia’s MicroStrategy,” has officially crossed the 5,000 BTC threshold, reinforcing its position as one of the fastest-growing institutional Bitcoin holders globally.
In an announcement Thursday, the company revealed its latest Bitcoin acquisition: 145 BTC purchased for approximately ¥1.926 billion (USD 13.6 million), at an average price of ¥13,280,472 (~$93,327) per coin. This latest buy brings Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin holdings to exactly 5,000 BTC, acquired at a cumulative cost of $448 million, with an average price of $89,743 per BTC.
CEO Simon Gerovich took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share the update with Metaplanet’s growing base of crypto-savvy followers.
“We have surpassed 5,000 BTC,” Gerovich wrote. “Reached 50% of the initial target of 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025. This marks a significant milestone in our aim to become one of the world’s leading Bitcoin-holding companies. From Japan, we will lead the global bitcoin race.”
The company’s strategy mirrors that of U.S.-based Strategy Corp (formerly MicroStrategy). This firm has long set the benchmark for corporate Bitcoin accumulation. However, Metaplanet’s pace is notable; the company claims to be expanding its Bitcoin treasury at the fastest rate globally in terms of holding growth and second only to Strategy Corp in absolute BTC volume.
Metaplanet Adds 330 BTC as Yield Surges to 121%
Metaplanet has introduced a proprietary metric called BTC Yield. It tracks the change in the ratio of total BTC held to fully diluted shares outstanding over time. According to Gerovich, the firm has achieved a BTC yield of 121.1% year-to-date in 2025, a figure that highlights both the aggressiveness and effectiveness of the firm’s strategy.
Unlike many public companies that hold Bitcoin passively, Metaplanet has actively tapped capital markets to accelerate its accumulation. The firm has issued stock acquisition rights, a move that allows it to raise capital without heavy debt reliance. It also signals confidence in its long-term vision to investors.
This week’s purchase comes just days after Metaplanet acquired 330 BTC for $28.2 million. The move indicates a pattern of rapid, back-to-back purchases.
Metaplanet Leads Bitcoin Growth as Fastest Holder Worldwide
Despite recent stock price fluctuations, Metaplanet remains steadfast in its long-term vision. Gerovich has been vocal about the company’s mission to become a Bitcoin-centric treasury and one of the most valuable companies in the world.
“Even in today’s volatile market environment, we are steadily executing a clear strategy,” he said. “In terms of Bitcoin holding growth rate, we are the fastest in the world.”
As Bitcoin continues to gain traction globally and institutional interest surges, Metaplanet’s bold commitment may well establish Japan as a key player in the crypto treasury race. It could also position the firm as Asia’s answer to Strategy Corp.
With half of its 10,000 BTC target already secured and 20 months remaining until the end of 2025, Metaplanet is not just buying Bitcoin; it’s broadcasting a message. The future of corporate value may lie not in fiat balance sheets but in digital scarcity.
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