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Metaplanet Buys More Bitcoin, Adds $13.4M to Holdings

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Nidhi Kolhapur

Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin holdings again, purchasing 156 BTC worth $13.4 million. This brings its total Bitcoin reserves to 2,391 BTC, as part of its ongoing strategy to build a Bitcoin-focused treasury.

The company acquired the 156 BTC at an average price of 12,952,147 yen per Bitcoin, totaling 2.021 billion yen. With this purchase, Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin investment has now reached 29.828 billion yen, showing its strong commitment to increasing its Bitcoin reserves.

Metaplanet reported a BTC Yield of 309.8% in Q4 2024. So far in 2025, from January 1 to March 3, the company has achieved a BTC Yield of 31.8%, highlighting the strength of its Bitcoin strategy.

Raising Funds to Buy More Bitcoin

On January 28, 2025, Metaplanet’s Board approved issuing the 13th to 17th Series of Stock Acquisition Rights to EVO FUND, totaling 21 million shares. Later, on February 10, 2025, the Board also approved the 6th Series of Zero-Coupon Bonds, raising 4 billion yen to buy more Bitcoin.

By February 13, 2025, the company received the 4 billion yen from the bond issuance and immediately used it for Bitcoin purchases. On February 19 and 21, Metaplanet fully repaid the bonds ahead of schedule using proceeds from the 13th Series of Stock Acquisition Rights.

Progress on the ‘21 Million Plan’

Between February 18 and 25, 2025, 27.7% of the 13th Series of Stock Acquisition Rights were exercised, raising 7.13 billion yen. So far, Metaplanet has completed 5.5% of its long-term “21 Million Plan” to accumulate Bitcoin.

To continue this strategy, the Board approved issuing the 7th Series of Zero-Coupon Bonds on February 27, 2025, securing another 2 billion yen for future Bitcoin purchases.

FAQs

How much Bitcoin does Metaplanet own in 2025?

Metaplanet holds 2,391 BTC, acquired through its Bitcoin Treasury Operations, with a total investment of 29.828 billion yen.

What is Metaplanet’s ’21 Million Plan’?

The “21 Million Plan” is Metaplanet’s strategy to steadily accumulate Bitcoin; it has completed 5.5% of its target as of February 2025.

Why is Metaplanet buying more Bitcoin?

Metaplanet sees Bitcoin as a strategic asset and is expanding its holdings to strengthen its treasury and hedge against fiat devaluation.

Nidhi Kolhapur

Nidhi is a Certified Digital Marketing Executive and Passionate crypto Journalist covering the world of alternative currencies. She shares the latest and trending news on Cryptocurrency and Blockchain.

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