Metaplanet Invests Another $44 Million in Bitcoin, Becomes Asia’s Largest BTC Holder!

Jakarta, Pintu News – Japanese investment firm, Metaplanet, has added to its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings by purchasing 497 BTC worth $44 million (Rp716.5 billion) on March 5, 2025.

Metaplanet adds 497 BTC, total holdings reach 2,888 BTC

With this latest purchase, Metaplanet’s holdings total 2,888 BTC, valued at around $251 million (IDR 4.08 trillion), making it the largest corporate Bitcoin holder in Asia, beating Chinese gaming company Boyaa Interactive International, which owns 2,410 BTC.

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This aggressive accumulation strategy follows in the footsteps of the investment strategy implemented by Michael Saylor and his company, MicroStrategy, which is currently the largest holder of Bitcoin in the world.

Metaplanet is targeting 21,000 BTC holdings by 2026, which will continue to strengthen its position as a major player in the global crypto ecosystem.

Metaplanet’s Share Price Jumps 19%

Following the announcement of the latest Bitcoin purchase, Metaplanet’s shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange jumped 19%, reaching 3,985.00 yen ($27).

Despite the volatility caused by the recent Bitcoin price drop, Metaplanet’s stock remains one of the best performers in the past 12 months, with a gain of more than 1,700%.

In the past two days, Metaplanet has made two BTC purchases. Prior to the acquisition of 497 BTC on March 5, the company also bought 156 BTC on March 3 at an average price of $85.483 per coin, investing around $13.34 million (IDR 217.4 billion).

Since the beginning of 2025, Metaplanet has acquired a total of 794.5 BTC, making a profit of around $66 million (Rp1.07 trillion) from the investment.

Metaplanet and Bitcoin’s Ambitions in the Global Market

To finance the acquisition of Bitcoin, Metaplanet is actively raising funds through the issuance of bonds.

In February, the company issued 4 billion yen ($26.4 million or Rp429.9 billion) of zero-coupon bonds, followed by an additional 2 billion yen ($13.2 million or Rp214.9 billion) bond issue on February 27.

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Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich also revealed that the company is considering options to list on exchanges outside of Japan, such as in the United States.

Gerovich has met with New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq officials to discuss Metaplanet’s global expansion strategy.

The Future of Metaplanet and Bitcoin in Asia

With its aggressive move in accumulating Bitcoin, Metaplanet is further asserting its role in cryptocurrency adoption in Asia. If this strategy continues to go according to plan, Metaplanet could potentially become one of the companies with the largest Bitcoin holdings in the world.

Amid crypto market volatility and concerns about global economic policy, Metaplanet remains optimistic about Bitcoin’s long-term prospects.

This move could be a signal for other companies in Asia to start adopting Bitcoin as part of their investment strategy.

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Reference:

• Cointelegraph. Metaplanet Stock Jumps, Buys Dip 497 Bitcoin. Accessed on March 6, 2025
• Crypto News. Metaplanet Buys 497 BTC, Surpasses Boyaa Interactive as Asia’s Top Corporate Holder. Accessed on March 6, 2025
• The Block. Metaplanet Presses on with Bitcoin Purchases, Adds Another $43.9 Million Worth of BTC. Accessed on March 6, 2025