TLDR
- At a rate of approximately $88,448 per Bitcoin, Metaplanet invested a hefty $43.9 million to procure 497 BTC.
- Upon the news of this substantial Bitcoin acquisition, Metaplanet's shares climbed 19%.
- Currently, Metaplanet's Bitcoin reserves stand at 2,888 BTC, valued at an estimated $251 million.
- The company's year-long yield in Bitcoin has reached 45.1%, surpassing its initial goal of 35% for the quarter.
- Influential Bitcoin investors snapped up over 20,000 BTC soon after the cryptocurrency dipped below the $88,000 mark on February 24.
Metaplanet, a Japanese financial entity, made news with a fresh Bitcoin purchase of 497 units for $43.9 million, hiking their total to 2,888 Bitcoin. An announcement on March 5, 2025, disclosed they paid around $88,448 for each coin.
Marking its second Bitcoin buy this week, Metaplanet previously obtained 156 BTC on March 3 amid price fluctuations in the market.
Bitcoin has been on a decline for the past two weeks, dropping roughly 8.5%. By February 28, it had hit a three-month low below $79,000.
Metaplanet has acquired 497 BTC for $43.9 million at $88,448 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 45.1% YTD 2025. As of 3/5/2025, we hold 2888 $BTC acquired for $240.2 million at $83,172 per bitcoin. pic.twitter.com/0cOlXfaq8w
— Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) March 5, 2025
The slump in the market is largely attributed to fears of a potential trade war, fueled by US President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs. Yet, Metaplanet unfalteringly pursues its Bitcoin acquisition plan.
With an average buying price of $84,240 per Bitcoin, Metaplanet's collection now totals 2,888 BTC, valued at roughly $251 million as Bitcoin hovers around $87,150.
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich News of this acquisition was shared widely on social media platforms. The announcement highlighted that Metaplanet's Bitcoin investments have yielded a 45.1% increase year-to-date, exceeding their forecasted quarterly aim of 35%.
Investors reacted positively to Metaplanet's Bitcoin-focused strategy, boosting the company's stock by 19% on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. By 2 pm on March 5, shares were trading at approximately 3,985 yen ($26.60).
Stock Price
This recent upward movement follows a downturn in stock value the previous week accompanying Bitcoin's price dip. Even so, Metaplanet remains a top performer in the market over the last year.
The company’s stock has surged by more than 1,700% in the past year, highlighting investor trust in its Bitcoin-centric strategy. Preceding the downturn, shares peaked at nearly 7,000 JPY in February.
Up to this point, Metaplanet has secured 794.5 BTC in 2025 alone, seeing a profit of about $66 million from these endeavors in the first quarter. This signifies the potency of their Bitcoin strategy.
Ambitiously, the firm targets holding 21,000 Bitcoins by 2026, aligning with its expansive vision dubbed 'Japan’s Bitcoin renaissance.'
Recent acquisitions have bolstered Metaplanet's standing among corporate Bitcoin investors, positioning them as the 12th-largest globally and the largest in Asia, surpassing Boyaa Interactive from Hong Kong.
Metaplanet could be considering broadening its investor network beyond Japan. In late February, Gerovich sat down with officials from the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq to introduce the firm's offerings.
The CEO has shown a keen interest in making Metaplanet’s shares more accessible to a global pool of investors.
We are exploring the optimal ways to enhance the accessibility of Metaplanet's shares to international investors.
he stated on social media on March 3.
The drop in Bitcoin's price has captivated other major investors as well. The data shows that Bitcoin whales have amassed over 20,000 BTC since its price dropped below $88,000 on February 24, demonstrating robust interest during the dip.
Analysis of Bitcoin’s Sharpe ratio, a measure of risk-adjusted return, indicates that this may be an ideal buying opportunity. Analysts observe that this metric typically recalibrates to a 'Low Risk' category after hitting 'High Risk,' offering promising conditions for buying amidst price declines.
