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Metaplanet Acquires Additional 555 BTC After Raising $25M via Zero-Coupon Bonds

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Qadir AK

Metaplanet Inc. Purchased additional 555 Bitcoins after raising $25 million by issuing zero-coupon bonds on May 7, 2025. These bonds were sold to EVO FUND and come with no interest. The money raised was fully used to buy more Bitcoin.

Metaplanet Bitcoin Holdings

This latest acquisition cost approximately $53.4 million at an average price of $96,134 per Bitcoin. Year-to-date, Metaplanet has achieved a BTC Yield of 136.7%, showcasing the effectiveness of its capital deployment strategy. As of May 7, the company holds a total of 5,555 BTC, acquired for around $481.5 million at an average cost basis of $86,672 per Bitcoin.

The zero-coupon bonds are structured to mature on November 6, 2025, with early redemption options available under specific conditions. By issuing bonds without interest obligations, Metaplanet minimizes capital costs while maximizing Bitcoin exposure.

This move further solidifies Metaplanet’s reputation as Japan’s leading Bitcoin-focused public company, leveraging innovative financing strategies to drive shareholder value in the evolving digital asset landscape.

Metaplanet Stock Surge

On May 7, shares of MetaPlanet Inc (TYO:3350) surged by 13.32%, closing at ¥485 as of 12:45 PM JST. The stock opened at ¥483 and briefly touched a high of ¥502.

This rally follows growing investor excitement around MetaPlanet’s aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy, which has seen the company amass 5555 BTC in under a year. With a market cap of ¥24.21 billion and a P/E ratio of 25.86, MetaPlanet is positioning itself as a pure Bitcoin play, gaining momentum amid a broader crypto market resurgence

FAQs

How many Bitcoins does Metaplanet own?

As of May 7, 2025, Metaplanet holds 5,555 BTC acquired for $481.5M at an average cost of $86,672 per Bitcoin.

Is Metaplanet a Bitcoin-focused company?

Yes, Metaplanet positions itself as Japan’s leading Bitcoin-centric public firm, using strategic funding to expand BTC holdings.

Qadir AK

Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.

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