The Tokyo-listed company announced the purchase of 1,241 Bitcoin earlier this week, worth approximately $129 million, marking a significant milestone in its aggressive accumulation campaign.
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich posted the following on X:
“Metaplanet now holds more Bitcoin than El Salvador. From humble beginnings to rivaling nation-states, we’re just getting started.”
On May 12th, Metaplanet disclosed its latest acquisition of 1,241 BTC at a purchase price of 14.8 million yen per coin, or roughly $101,843. This is the highest price the company has paid for Bitcoin to date, underscoring its strong conviction in the asset despite market volatility.
Source: Metaplanet
At current market prices, hovering around $103,845 per BTC, the total purchase is valued at $129 million, bringing the firm’s total holdings to 6,796 Bitcoin, worth an estimated $707 million. The company’s average purchase price stands at around $91,000 per BTC.
With this latest move, Metaplanet has officially surpassed El Salvador, the first nation to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. According to data from the country’s National Bitcoin Office, El Salvador holds 6,714 BTC, currently valued at approximately $642 million.
Metaplanet’s ascent has drawn attention from both the financial world and the crypto community, positioning it as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin in Asia and the 10th largest globally, according to analytics firm BiTBO.
In addition to expanding its BTC treasury, Metaplanet is also reporting notable growth in its Bitcoin yield.
For the current quarter to date, the firm has achieved a BTC Yield of 38%, a key metric that tracks the percentage change in Bitcoin holdings per fully diluted share. This comes after an impressive 95.6% BTC Yield in Q1 2025.
This performance demonstrates the company’s success in delivering shareholder value through its Bitcoin strategy, a move that mirrors the playbook of prominent U.S.-based firms like Michael Saylor’s Strategy.
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin buying spree shows no signs of slowing. The firm made headlines earlier this month with a massive acquisition of 5,555 BTC on May 7th.
Earlier in April, the Japanese investment firm executed four separate purchases totaling 18,586 BTC, while March saw six purchases totaling 18,925 BTC, each subsequent buy being significantly larger than the last.
A company spokesperson said the following:
“This is not a short-term play either. Metaplanet is committed to a long-term Bitcoin strategy, viewing the asset as a core treasury reserve.”
Meanwhile, MicroStrategy Chairman Michael Saylor, a key figure in corporate Bitcoin adoption, appears to be hinting at yet another acquisition by his firm. On May 12th, Saylor posted a cryptic image of the “Saylor Tracker” chart along with the caption, “Connect the dots.”
The tracker monitors MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin portfolio, which currently stands at 555,450 BTC, worth around $57.8 billion at today’s prices. Saylor has a history of teasing purchases before making official announcements, so the crypto community is watching closely.
Metaplanet’s rapid climb in the Bitcoin space reflects a broader shift among institutional investors and publicly traded companies that see BTC as more than just a speculative asset.
Source: Michael Saylor
With a solid long-term strategy and aggressive acquisition pace, Metaplanet has not only outpaced a sovereign nation but also cemented its position as a major player in the global crypto ecosystem.
As the race for digital assets intensifies, both corporations and governments are now competing for a stake in the world’s most decentralized and finite currency. If Metaplanet’s trajectory continues, it could soon rival the holdings of even the most bullish Bitcoin institutions.
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