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    Metaplanet Buys 780 Bitcoin — Now Holds Over 17,000 BTC

    Story Highlights
    • Metaplanet buys 780 Bitcoin for $92.5 million at $118,622 average per BTC.

    • he company now holds 17,132 BTC, worth around $2 billion in total.

    • It is now the seventh-largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, behind Trump Media.

    • Meanwhile, Metaplanet stock price jumps 6% after news; up 200% in six months.

    Monday kicked off with a big purchase in the world of Bitcoin. Japan’s top Bitcoin-holding company, Metaplanet Inc., has added 780 more BTC to its treasury, pushing its total to 17,132 BTC.

    But what caught attention was something even bigger, Metaplanet has already seen a massive 449.7% return on its Bitcoin investments in 2025 alone.

    Metaplanet Buys 780 BTC

    In a recent tweet post, Metaplanet announced that it recently bought 780 BTC for about $92.5 million, paying around $118,622 per Bitcoin. This is one of their highest average prices so far, showing strong belief in Bitcoin’s long-term growth. 

    With this latest purchase, Metaplanet has climbed up the ranks to become the seventh-biggest company holding Bitcoin, trailing behind Trump Media & Technology Group.

    As of July 28, 2025, Metaplanet now owns 17,132 BTC, which they bought for around $1.73 billion. Their average cost per Bitcoin is about $101,030. This makes Metaplanet one of the biggest corporate holders of Bitcoin, joining names like Strategy (formerly known as MicroStrategy) in betting big on BTC.

    449.7% Returns This Year

    What’s even more impressive is that Metaplanet has already seen a 449.7% return on its Bitcoin investments this year.

    With Bitcoin now trading around $119,404, this sharp price rise in 2025 has boosted their profits. It shows that Metaplanet’s early and bold decisions to buy Bitcoin have worked out so far.

    Metaplanet Stock Surge by 6%

    Metaplanet’s latest Bitcoin move caught the market’s attention, and the reaction wasn’t quiet. Right after the news, the company’s stock price jumped by 6%, now trading around $1,255.

    What’s even more surprising is the bigger picture, since Metaplanet first added Bitcoin to its balance sheet, its stock has jumped by over 200% in just six months.

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    FAQs

    How much Bitcoin does Metaplanet own now?

    As of July 28, 2025, Metaplanet holds 17,132 BTC, worth around $2.04 billion at current prices.

    How did Metaplanet’s stock react to the Bitcoin purchase?

    Metaplanet’s stock surged 6% after the news, trading around $1,255.

    Where does Metaplanet rank among Bitcoin-holding companies?

    Metaplanet is now the 7th-largest corporate Bitcoin holder, just behind Trump Media & Technology Group.

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