On September 1, 2025, Metaplanet Inc., Japan’s leading Bitcoin treasury company, announced the purchase of an additional 1,009 BTC for 16.48 billion yen (approximately $112 million), bringing its total holdings to 20,000 BTC, per Cryptos Newss. This milestone, achieved less than three months after surpassing 10,000 BTC, positions Metaplanet as the sixth-largest public Bitcoin holder globally, overtaking Riot Platforms, according to Bitcointreasuries.net. The firm’s average acquisition cost stands at around $96,400 per BTC, with unrealized gains exceeding $362.5 million at current prices, per. X posts from @Metaplanet_JP celebrate the achievement, highlighting Japan’s growing corporate adoption of BTC, per.
Metaplanet has revised its year-end target from 10,000 BTC to 30,000 BTC, supported by a 130 billion yen ($880 million) international share offering, with most proceeds allocated to Bitcoin purchases over the next two months, per. CEO Simon Gerovich emphasized borrowing against BTC reserves to acquire cash-generating businesses, mirroring MicroStrategy’s model but tailored for Asia’s markets, per. The company plans to reach 100,000 BTC by year-end and 210,000 BTC by 2026, potentially making it the second-largest corporate holder behind Strategy, per. This strategy has driven Metaplanet’s stock to surge 335.8% YTD and 1,427% since adopting BTC in April 2024, per.
Despite the announcement, Metaplanet’s Tokyo-listed shares (3350) dropped 2.62% on Monday, trading at around ¥1,505 ($10.42), per Yahoo Finance. U.S.-listed shares (MTPLF) closed at $6.11, up 0.83% on Friday, per The Block. The mixed response reflects broader market caution amid Bitcoin’s recent pullback to $113,234, but analysts view the accumulation as a bullish signal for corporate BTC adoption, per. X posts from @MobyMedia note Metaplanet’s 4% stock surge post-purchase, underscoring investor enthusiasm, per. BNB and other altcoins remain stable, but Metaplanet’s moves could inspire more Asian firms, per.
Metaplanet’s commitment to Bitcoin positions it as a pioneer in corporate adoption, with plans for a U.S. subsidiary in Florida to accelerate buys, per. Achieving 30,000 BTC by year-end could elevate it further in global rankings, potentially unlocking $3B+ in value at current prices, per. Risks include volatility and regulatory scrutiny in Japan, but the firm’s BTC Yield of 121.1% YTD demonstrates success, per. Investors should monitor BTC support at $112,000 and Metaplanet’s filings via metaplanet.jp, per TradingView. Follow @TheBlock__ on X for updates. Metaplanet’s strategy could redefine Asian crypto treasuries in 2025, per.
