Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Bet: Snags 463 BTC in August — Total Holdings Now a Whopping 17,595 BTC

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet just doubled down on its crypto conviction—loading up on another 463 Bitcoin this month. The move catapults its total stash to 17,595 BTC, worth roughly $1.1 billion at current prices.

Why the frenzy? The firm’s been vocal about hedging against Japan’s inflationary spiral and the yen’s freefall. ‘Digital gold’ trumps fidgety fiat, apparently.

Wall Street analysts are split—some call it visionary, others a Hail Mary for a firm that missed the Web2 boat. Either way, it’s betting the treasury on Satoshi’s ledger.

Fun fact: That’s enough BTC to buy every seat on 35 Airbus A380s… or one decent apartment in central Tokyo. Priorities.

Japan-based Bitcoin holding firm Metaplanet has made another big move this August. The company bought 463 more BTC for around $53.7 million, continuing its steady Bitcoin accumulation. 

With this latest purchase, Metaplanet now holds 17,595 BTC, making it one of the top Bitcoin-holding companies in the world.

Metaplanet Buys 463 More BTC

In a recent tweet post, Metaplanet confirmed it had bought 463 BTC for around $53.7 million, paying an average price of $115,595 per Bitcoin. With this, the company now owns 17,595 BTC, purchased at an average of $101,422 per coin.

As of 2025, Metaplanet has earned an impressive 459.2% return on its bitcoin investment, a performance that’s hard to match in any other market.

*Metaplanet Acquires Additional 463 $BTC, Total Holdings Reach 17,595 BTC* pic.twitter.com/BVVt8DYAV0

According to data from Bitcointreasuries, Metaplanet has jumped to seventh place among global corporate Bitcoin holders. It now sits just behind companies like MicroStrategy, MARA, and TRUMP Media.

Big Plans Backed by Smart Funding

To fuel its Bitcoin buying spree, Metaplanet raised ¥3.73 billion ($25.7M) in early August through a preferred share offering. The company promises a 6% annual dividend on those shares, showing confidence in its long-term BTC strategy. It also revealed bold targets:

• 30,000 BTC by the end of 2025
• 100,000 BTC by 2026
• 210,000 BTC by 2027

CEO Simon Gerovich explained the company sees Bitcoin as a protection against Japan’s weakening yen and rising government debt.

Stock Price Soars Over 1,390% in a Year

This bold Bitcoin strategy has excited investors. Metaplanet’s stock is up 179% in 2025 and an incredible 1,391% over the past year. In the first quarter of FY2025, it posted record earnings: ¥877 million ($6.05 million) in revenue and ¥593 million ($4.09 million) in operating profit.