Metaplanet Buys 269 BTC in First Bitcoin Purchase of 2025
Metaplanet, a prominent Bitcoin investment firm based in Japan, has made a strategic move by acquiring 269 BTC, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to over 2,000 BTC. This acquisition, valued at approximately ¥4 billion ($26 million), marks the firm’s first Bitcoin purchase of 2025 and is a part of its larger vision for growth in the cryptocurrency market.
On February 17, Metaplanet confirmed that it had increased its Bitcoin holdings to 2,031 BTC, worth an estimated $195 million. The company acquired the additional 269 BTC at an average price of ¥12,243,936 ($80,674) per Bitcoin. This marks a crucial step in the company’s ongoing efforts to expand its Bitcoin portfolio and solidify its position in the rapidly evolving digital asset space.
“We have completed the first Bitcoin purchase of 2025. We believe this year will be an important one for our company. After a long break, we are glad to resume acquiring Bitcoin.”
– Simon Gerovich, CEO of Metaplanet
Metaplanet’s long-term strategy goes far beyond its most recent purchase. The company has set an ambitious target of holding 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025 and aims to increase its holdings to 21,000 BTC by 2026. To support these goals, the firm plans to raise ¥116 billion ($745 million) by issuing 21 million shares. This move will help finance their continued Bitcoin acquisition and allow Metaplanet to grow its influence in the sector.
The company is leveraging a unique capital market strategy to fund its Bitcoin accumulation. By offering shares under a 0% discount moving strike warrant structure, investors have the opportunity to purchase at a fixed price determined by the previous day’s closing stock price. This approach is designed to attract investors while ensuring Metaplanet can secure the necessary funds to fuel its Bitcoin growth.
“BTC Yield serves the same role as EPS (Earnings Per Share) for Bitcoin treasury companies. It’s the clearest indicator of how effectively we are increasing BPS (Bitcoin Per Share).”
– Simon Gerovich, CEO of Metaplanet
In addition to its acquisition plans, Metaplanet has reported a BTC yield of 15.3% since the start of the year, with a quarterly target of 35%. BTC yield is an important performance metric that measures the growth of Bitcoin holdings relative to the fully diluted shares of the company. Simon Gerovich emphasized that increasing Bitcoin Per Share (BPS) is critical to maximizing shareholder value through effective Bitcoin treasury management.
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