Tokyo Firm Metaplanet Bags 1,234 BTC, Now Seventh-Largest Corporate Holder Worldwide, More Bitcoin Than Tesla

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  • The purchase aligns with Metaplanet’s $5 billion capital allocation to accelerate the “555 Million Plan,” aiming to acquire 201,112 BTC by 2027.
  • The company reported a year-to-date Bitcoin yield of 315%, with its BTC rating now at 109.88, indicating its Bitcoin treasury’s ability to cover outstanding debt.

Metaplanet, popular as Japan’s MicroStrategy, announced the purchase of an additional 1234 Bitcoins earlier on Thursday, becoming the seventh largest publicly listed firm with BTC holdings. With today’s purchase, it has surpassed even Elon Musk’s Tesla, with total BTC holdings at 12345 BTC. The company has been aggressively raising funds over the past few months to build its Bitcoin Treasury.

Today’s announcement of new BTC purchases comes within a day of Metaplanet announcing $5 billion fundraise for its US subsidiary, as mentioned in our previous story. Following today’s purchase, MEtaplanet has come extremely close to Bitcoin miner CleanSpark, which has a 12,502 BTC reserve as of today.

Metaplanet has intensified its Bitcoin acquisition strategy, leveraging a $5 billion capital infusion to “significantly accelerate” the rollout of its ambitious “555 Million Plan.” Under its ambitious “555 Million Plan,” Metaplanet aims to acquire 201,112 BTC by 2027, investing over $21 billion based on current prices. The firm had earlier revealed plans to hold 100,000 Bitcoin by 2026, and 30,000 by the end of 2025.

Metaplanet Attains a BTC Yield of 315%

Tokyo-based Metaplanet has bolstered its Bitcoin holdings with the purchase of 1,234 BTC, amounting to approximately $132.7 million at an average price of $107,557 per Bitcoin. The acquisition aligns with the company’s aggressive growth strategy in the digital asset space.

As of June 26, 2025, Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin holdings have reached 12,345 BTC, purchased for a cumulative investment of around $1.20 billion, averaging $97,036 per Bitcoin. The firm reported an impressive year-to-date Bitcoin yield of 315%, underscoring its strong performance in the crypto market. Simon Gerovich, CEO of Metaplanet, highlighted the company’s continued commitment to its long-term Bitcoin strategy.

Additionally, the Japanese firm’s BTC rating has reached 109.88, reflecting the company’s robust financial position driven by its expanding Bitcoin treasury. The BTC rating measures how many times Metaplanet’s Bitcoin holdings can cover its outstanding debt, serving as an indicator of the company’s liquidity and asset strength.

MTPLF Stock Price Takes a Beating

Following a massive rally since April, the Metaplanet (MTPLF) stock has come under selling pressure and is currently trading 4.94% down at $10.40. This comes as part of a healthy correction after the stock price rallied all the way to $15 in May. Despite this drop, MTPLF is still standing at a massive 364% year-to-date. Commenting on the stock action, a close community member Vincent said:

“A healthy consolidation from Metaplanet $MTPLF is necessary before the next leg up. What matters most to me is whether the company is executing its Bitcoin acquisitions aggressively and efficiently. In my view, short-term volatility presents a valuable opportunity to increase my position”.