Story Highlights
- Metaplanet Acquires 162 BTC for $13.5M, Strengthening Crypto Holdings.
- Company’s BTC Reserves Reach 3,050, Valued at $253.7M.
- Metaplanet Achieves 53.2% YTD Bitcoin Yield in 2025.
Metaplanet, a Japanese investment firm, has purchased 162 Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $13.5 million. The Bitcoins obtained during this time cost an average of $83,123 each. Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich shared this news through his official X account.
Metaplanet possessed 3,050 bitcoins on March 12, 2025. The acquired Bitcoins amount to $253.7 million, paid as 3,050 Bitcoin pieces valued at $83,180 per piece. Metaplanet demonstrates its dedication to enhancing Bitcoin investment through this strategic step. Recently, the existing BTC portfolio of Metaplanet grew larger when the company purchased 156 BTC worth $13.4 million.
The company has executed an essential strategic initiative that aims at securing additional funding for its Bitcoin investments. On January 27, 2025, they intended to issue 21 million new share subscription rights. Through this initiative, Metaplanet intends to obtain ¥116 billion ($745 million) that will support additional Bitcoin purchases. The company maintains positive expectations for Bitcoin’s enduring worth despite its current price fluctuations.
Institutional Interest in Bitcoin Grows as Metaplanet Invests More
Metaplanet has achieved a year-to-date yield of 53.2% in 2025, with contributions from their latest Bitcoin acquisition. Bitcoin exhibits robust market performance, which demonstrates increasing institutional participation together with its rising market value.
Market participants focus on upcoming strategic developments at Metaplanet. Through aggressive Bitcoin-related acquisitions, the company has drawn significant attention in global financial markets. The market may experience changes as Metaplanet succeeds in its fundraising strategy and makes additional BTC investments.
The regulatory debate about Bitcoin will likely inspire additional companies to implement the same investment methods that Metaplanet has pursued. The uncertain trajectory of Bitcoin value does not deter Metaplanet from placing its investments on Bitcoin’s projected upward growth.
