TLDR
- Hailing from Tokyo, Metaplanet has upped its Bitcoin holdings to an impressive count of 3,350 BTC following the acquisition of an extra 150 BTC.
- Eric Trump, who you may recognize as the son of the U.S. President Donald Trump, has officially joined the new strategic advisory board at Metaplanet.
- Metaplanet's metric for gauging Bitcoin versus stock growth, known as BTC Yield, has reached a commendable 68.3% for the first quarter of 2025.
- The firm has smartly utilized stock acquisition rights along with zero-coupon bonds to fund its Bitcoin spree.
- Since April of 2024, Metaplanet's stock has seen a meteoric rise, skyrocketing over 3,000%, driven largely by its Bitcoin acquisition strategy.
Based in Tokyo, the investment entity Metaplanet has added 150 Bitcoin to its coffers, now holding a grand total of 3,350 BTC. The company made this announcement on Monday, March 24, 2025.
The extra Bitcoin was snapped up at an average rate of ¥12.57 million, which translates to $80,000 per Bitcoin, summing up to a colossal $291 million considering the current market conditions.
*Metaplanet Acquires Additional 150 $BTC , Now Holds 3,350 BTC* pic.twitter.com/sakdkwHSQZ
— Metaplanet Inc. (@Metaplanet_JP) March 24, 2025
Metaplanet has carved out its niche as Asia's dominant corporate Bitcoin holder, systematically augmenting its Bitcoin stockpile as a foundational part of its asset strategy.
Over all its Bitcoin transactions, Metaplanet's average purchase price clocks in at ¥12.60 million per BTC, equivalent to $80,200, and they have invested a total of ¥42.22 billion, or about $270 million.
Through transactions with EVO FUND and zero-coupon bonds, Metaplanet financed these acquisitions wisely, sidestepping interest-accruing debt.
In March alone, the company proactively redeemed ¥2 billion in bonds before maturity and subsequently generated another ¥2 billion via new bond offerings to keep its Bitcoin buying momentum going.
Bitcoin Strategy Paying Off
The company keeps tabs on its Bitcoin endeavors using the BTC Yield metric, which analyzes the growth rate of their Bitcoin versus fully diluted shares.
From July to September 2024, Metaplanet's BTC Yield was an admirable 41.7%, which later catapulted to an astonishing 309.8% from October to December 2024 alongside surging Bitcoin prices.
As of the first quarter of 2025, spanning January 1 to March 24, Metaplanet achieved a BTC Yield of 68.3%, underscoring ongoing growth in Bitcoin versus stock holdings.
Since Metaplanet commenced its Bitcoin acquisition in April 2024, their stock valuation has surged by more than 3,000%, signaling robust investor trust in their approach.
In a noteworthy development, Metaplanet unveiled a new strategic advisory board, with Eric Trump named as its inaugural member.
Announced on March 21, promptly before their latest Bitcoin procurement, Eric Trump will bring his expertise in real estate and finance to the Metaplanet family.
Metaplanet's CEO, Simon Gerovich, emphasized that the advisory board will consist of influential thought leaders poised to propel the company's advancements. Bitcoin adoption.
Dylan LeClair, who spearheads Bitcoin Strategy at Metaplanet, took to social media to reveal that the firm clinched the title of the 13th most liquid stock in Japan for the day, boasting a trading volume of $336.6 million, outpacing Toyota and Nintendo.
Metaplanet's stock prices ticked up 7% on Monday, closing north of 5,000 yen, with a remarkable year-to-date appreciation of 35.92%.
