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Metaplanet Becomes 10th Largest Public Bitcoin Holder With Latest BTC Buy
Company adds 319 BTC, bringing total holdings to 4,525 as part of aggressive treasury expansion backed by capital market activity.
Updated Apr 14, 2025, 2:47 p.m. Published Apr 14, 2025, 7:27 a.m.
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What to know:
- The latest purchase from Metaplanet acquired 319 BTC at an average price of ¥11,845,786 ($83,147) per coin.
- BTC Yield remains a key performance metric, with 2025 Q1 yield at 95.6% and 6.5% quarter-to-date, reflecting strong digital asset growth.
Metaplanet Inc. (3350) added 319 bitcoin to its treasury. The Japanese firm made its latest buy at an average price $83,147 per coin.
This latest purchase brings the company's total bitcoin holdings to 4,525 BTC, with an aggregate cost basis of $408.1 million and an average acquisition price of $90,194.
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This move is part of Metaplanet’s broader bitcoin treasury operations strategy, launched in December 2024, aimed at using digital assets to enhance shareholder value.
The company evaluates its performance through BTC Yield, a measure of bitcoin holding growth relative to share outstanding. For Q1 2025, its BTC yield reached 95.6%, with a year-to-date figure of 6.5% as of April 14.
The acquisitions are supported by dynamic capital market activity, including bond issuances and stock acquisition rights, enabling Metaplanet to raise substantial funds while minimizing dilution. In total, approximately 41.7% of the company’s “210 million plan” has been executed.
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