Metaplanet Inc. (TYO:3350) has added another 1,005 Bitcoin to its reserves, pushing the Japanese hotelier’s total holdings to 13,350 BTC and making it the fifth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally, just ahead of Galaxy Digital and closing in on Riot Platforms.
Latest Acquisition Details
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Purchase: 1,005 BTC
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Cost: $108.1 million
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Average Price: $107,601 per BTC
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Total Holdings Value (Current): ~$1.31 billion
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Average Purchase Price: ~$97,832 per BTC
Bitcoin was trading around $108,258.5 by 02:09 ET (06:09 GMT), up 1% on the day, while Metaplanet shares surged nearly 9% on the Tokyo Stock Exchange following the announcement.
Strategic Debt-Financed Bitcoin Bet
To fund part of this aggressive accumulation strategy, Metaplanet also announced plans to issue 30 million yen ($208 million) worth of zero-interest bonds. The raised funds will be primarily used to restructure existing debt, but analysts suggest a portion could further bolster the firm’s BTC holdings.
This leveraged Bitcoin strategy appears to mirror that of MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), led by Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor, whose company gained billions in market value using similar tactics.
Corporate Bitcoin Leaderboard (as of June 2025)
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MicroStrategy – 214,400 BTC
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Marathon Digital Holdings – ~17,500 BTC
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Tesla – 14,000 BTC
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Riot Platforms – ~13,800 BTC
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Metaplanet – 13,350 BTC
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Galaxy Digital – ~13,000 BTC
(Estimates via public filings and blockchain analytics)
đ Macroeconomic and Regulatory Backdrop
Metaplanet’s move comes amid rising institutional adoption and regulatory momentum for crypto in major economies:
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The U.S. Congress is advancing a stablecoin regulation bill, signaling more crypto-friendly legislation under President Trump.
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Major financial institutions including Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have begun evaluating crypto-backed mortgage models.
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Canada and Japan have recently resumed trade talks with the U.S., boosting risk sentiment and indirectly supporting crypto markets.
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Final Take
Metaplanet’s aggressive Bitcoin strategy positions it at the center of a growing global corporate movement betting on digital assets as balance sheet reserves. As more traditional companies adopt Bitcoin amid improving regulatory clarity, Metaplanet’s play may serve as a blueprint—or a cautionary tale—for future institutional entrants.
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