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Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings with 160 BTC Purchase

Japan’s Metaplanet has added 160 Bitcoin (BTC) to its treasury, bringing its total holdings to 4,206 BTC, as part of its ongoing Bitcoin acquisition strategy.

According to an April 2 statement, the latest purchase was made at an average price of ¥12.49 million ($80,063) per BTC, totaling ¥1.998 billion ($13.39 million).

Metaplanet has aggressively increased its Bitcoin reserves through cash-secured put options. In Q1 2025, the company acquired 696 BTC, including 50 BTC from premiums and 645.74 BTC from option exercises, at a total cost of ¥10.152 billion ($91.7 million).

The firm is actively raising capital to support further Bitcoin purchases. On March 31, Metaplanet raised ¥2 billion ($13.22 million) through its 10th Series of Ordinary Bonds, allocating the entire amount to Bitcoin acquisitions.

Since shifting to a Bitcoin-focused strategy, Metaplanet’s stock has surged over 3,000%, reflecting strong investor confidence.

The company aims to generate ¥3.0 billion (~$27.5 million) in Bitcoin revenue this year, helping it reach its total revenue target of ¥3.4 billion (~$31.3 million) for 2025.

Metaplanet uses BTC Yield as a key performance metric, tracking the percentage change in Bitcoin holdings relative to fully diluted shares. The yield reached 309% in Q4 2024 and 95% in Q1 2025.

The firm’s long-term goal is to hold 21,000 BTC by 2026, with a milestone of 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025, positioning itself as Asia’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder.

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