Japanese investment company Metaplanet Inc. has reached a milestone after a $13.6 million purchase on April 24, 2025, holding 5,000 bitcoins. The move highlights the growth trend of adopting institutional Bitcoin, positioning Metaplanet as a key player in the global cryptocurrency landscape.
Metaplanet hits 5,000 BTC for $13.6 million
On April 24, 2025, Tokyo-listed Metaplanet Inc. acquired 145 Bitcoins (BTC) (equivalent to 1.93 billion yen) for $13.6 million, with a total stake of 5,000 BTC worth $460 million. The average purchase price is $93,327 per bitcoin, which coincides with the company’s strategy to view Bitcoin as a Treasury asset. Since the accumulation of bitcoin began in July 2024, the company graduated with a 121.1% bitcoin yield in 2025, reflecting a huge yield on bitcoin transactions of about $92,000.
*Metaplanet purchases another 145 $ btctotaling 5,000 BTC* pic.twitter.com/rzzwvmmbw1
– Metaplanet Inc. (@metaplanet_jp) April 24, 2025
Inspired by micro-strategy, Metaplanet’s goal is to reach 21,000 BTC by the end of 2025 to the end of 2025. CEO Simon Gerovich highlighted the company’s vision for merger financing and innovation. Since adopting Bitcoin, the strategy has increased Metaplanet’s stock by more than 1,200% and incorporated it into the Amplified Transformation Data Sharing ETF (BLOK) highlights its impact in the Japanese cryptocurrency market.
Institutional Bitcoin adoption continues to rise
Metaplanet’s strategy reflects an influx of institutional Bitcoin adoption rates around the world, with public companies holding 3.3% of the total supply of Bitcoin 21 million, which is the total supply data per Bitcoin.
The rise of U.S. approved spot bitcoin ETFs approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in January 2024 has accelerated this trend, providing institutions with the risk of easier access to Bitcoin. Recently, Bitcoin ETFs have seen a large inflow for four consecutive days, which has allowed Bitcoin to gain a reserve strategy from institutional investors.
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Metaplanet’s approach, similar to Microstrategy’s “market” financing model, allows it to develop its holdings without diluting the value of shareholders. As of April 2025, Metaplanet has ranked among the top 10 corporate Bitcoin holders in the world, a significant achievement for a Japanese company in a predominantly US space. As part of its Bitcoin accumulation strategy, Metaplanet’s stock rose sharply a year later, more than 1,000%.
Source: TradingView
MicroStrategy, on the other hand, has a lead of 528,185 BTC, worth over $47 billion, while Galaxy Digital Holdings holds 11,242 BTC, worth $954 million. Companies like Tesla and Coinbase also have important Bitcoin portfolios, which suggests a change in the company’s financing strategy.
Source: Bitcoin Treasury
Challenges such as market volatility and regulatory uncertainty remain; the Japanese investment firm’s strategy highlights how companies integrate digital currencies into their balance sheets, paving the way for financial and technological innovation.
