Japan’s Metaplanet has confirmed a fresh $11.6 million Bitcoin acquisition this week to increase its total holdings. This purchase came after Michael Saylor hinted at another BTC buy for Strategy in the coming days.
Metaplanet Adds 103 BTC to Balance Sheet
In its latest disclosure, Metaplanet announced the purchase of 103 Bitcoin for ¥1.74 billion ($11.6 million). The buy was executed at an average price of $113,491 per token. With this, the company’s cumulative position has grown to 18,991 BTC, acquired for approximately $1.95 billion at an average cost of $102,712 per coin.
Metaplanet’s purchase came shortly after Strategy founder Michael Saylor posted on X, declaring that “Bitcoin is on Sale.” He also shared alongside the firm’s acquisition chart, widely interpreted as a signal of another upcoming purchase.
Notably, Strategy announced last week that it had acquired 430 BTC worth $51.4 million. This brought its total holdings to 629,376 BTC, nearly 3% of Bitcoin’s circulating supply. Just days before that, the firm secured an additional 775 BTC, underscoring its unrelenting strategy to expand exposure.
With its latest addition, Metaplanet now ranks as the seventh-largest public holder of BTC, according to Bitcoin Treasuries data. They are just behind Riot Platforms Inc. and Peter Thiel’s Bullish.
The investment has achieved an impressive return of 479.5%, outperforming the overall equity market. With the yen continuing to weaken, Metaplanet shows confidence in Bitcoin as a way to protect against economic uncertainty in Japan.
In the first quarter of 2025, the firm reported a 95.6% Bitcoin yield. While July through late August 2025 produced a more modest return of 29.1%. The momentum then continued with 129.4% in Q2. These figures show how the firm has successfully chosen the right moments to invest while remaining profitable, even with the ups and downs of Bitcoin.
Stock Surges, Bitcoin Reaction Muted
Following the announcement, Metaplanet’s shares surged over 4%, climbing to 878 yen. The stock’s positive move reflects investor confidence in the firm’s strategy. Meanwhile, Bitcoin itself showed little immediate reaction. The token is trading around $112,000 after briefly dipping to $110,000 over the weekend.
Source: Yahoo Finance; Metaplanet Stock Daily Chart
The Japanese firm’s move also comes after Eric Trump described himself as a “Bitcoin Maxi.” He further predicted the cryptocurrency could hit $175,000 before the end of 2025. Such sentiment, combined with continued institutional accumulation, adds to optimism that Bitcoin could see new highs in the coming months.
Metaplanet’s latest $11.6 million purchase strengthens its Bitcoin position and also signals confidence in BTC as a long-term asset. The company’s most recent Bitcoin purchase took place last Monday. Experts have speculated that it might have implemented a weekly accumulation strategy for its Bitcoin treasury in response to this trend.
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