Metaplanet Buys 463 Bitcoin, Holdings Reach 17,595 BTC

Published: 2025-08-04 08:47:24 |

Tokyo-listed investment firm Metaplanet bought an additional 463 Bitcoin for ¥7.995 billion (US$540 million), raising its total holdings to 17,595 BTC (¥261.28 billion/US$1.78 billion). The acquisition coincided with a 7.15% drop in its share price to ¥987, about 50% below the June peak. Metaplanet’s Bitcoin yield per share hit 309.8% in Q4 2024 and 129.4% in Q2 2025 but slowed to 52.6% by August 4, 2025. By steadily accumulating Bitcoin, the firm aims to act as Asia’s closest proxy to a Bitcoin ETF. This corporate treasury strategy aligns with global leaders like MicroStrategy and underscores growing institutional demand for cryptocurrency in Japan. It also reflects a wider trend of Japanese companies diversifying treasuries into digital assets as an inflation hedge and balance sheet enhancer. Metaplanet’s move may prompt other firms to adopt crypto, potentially accelerating regulatory clarity and supporting long-term Bitcoin price stability.

Bullish

Metaplanet’s steady purchase of Bitcoin signals sustained institutional demand and a shrinking liquid supply, which can support price in both the short and long term. The acquisition at current levels, combined with its strategy to serve as an ETF proxy, enhances market confidence and may attract similar corporate buyers. Historically, large-scale treasury buys have buoyed Bitcoin prices by offsetting selling pressure and boosting investor sentiment, making this development likely to curb volatility and reinforce upward momentum.