Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has announced the acquisition of 463 additional Bitcoin, valued at approximately $53.7 million, as part of its strategic initiative to adopt Bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset.
In a post on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, Metaplanet confirmed that the purchase was made at an average price of $115,895 per Bitcoin, bringing the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 17,595 BTC. At current market value, this amounts to more than $2 billion, solidifying Metaplanet’s position among the most Bitcoin-heavy public firms globally.
The company first unveiled its Bitcoin-centric financial strategy in mid-2024, aiming to reduce exposure to inflationary fiat currencies and establish a long-term hedge using digital assets. Since then, Metaplanet has steadily increased its BTC holdings through multiple large-scale acquisitions.
“This latest purchase demonstrates our continued confidence in Bitcoin as a superior store of value and a foundational component of our balance sheet,” the firm stated.
Metaplanet’s bold pivot reflects a broader trend among institutional investors exploring Bitcoin as a hedge against monetary debasement and global economic uncertainty. The firm said it plans further Bitcoin acquisitions in line with its evolving financial roadmap.
The move has drawn parallels to the Bitcoin-centric treasury strategies adopted by other notable entities, including U.S.-based MicroStrategy, signaling growing institutional validation of the digital asset class.
Market analysts say Metaplanet’s aggressive Bitcoin strategy may inspire similar shifts in Japan’s traditionally conservative corporate environment, particularly as digital assets become more integrated into mainstream finance.
Despite market volatility, Metaplanet maintains that its long-term view on Bitcoin remains unchanged. The firm emphasized its commitment to financial transparency and will continue to disclose future acquisitions and asset rebalancing decisions.
As of today, Metaplanet’s Bitcoin reserve places it among the top corporate holders of Bitcoin globally, reinforcing its image as a pioneer in integrating decentralized assets into conventional finance.
Credit: @Metaplanet_JP via x.com.
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