Metaplanet just doubled down on Bitcoin, scooping up another 162 BTC for a hefty $13.5 million despite recent market chaos. The crypto giant paid roughly $83,123 per Bitcoin, certainly not bargain-basement prices. This latest splurge brings their total stash to 3,050 BTC, worth over $253 million. Talk about commitment issues—but with Bitcoin, not relationships.
The company isn’t stopping there. They’ve set their sights on accumulating a whopping 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025, followed by an even more ambitious 21,000 BTC by 2026. Clearly, someone at Metaplanet headquarters is feeling bullish. This aggressive approach mirrors strategies from other corporate Bitcoin hoarders like MicroStrategy. They’re basically saying “market volatility who?” with these purchases. The company appears to be positioning itself for the golden cross indicator that typically signals the beginning of sustained upward momentum in cryptocurrency markets.
To fund this latest Bitcoin shopping spree, Metaplanet issued 2 billion JPY in zero-interest bonds. Free money? Well, sort of. This financial gymnastics provides them with capital without those pesky interest expenses while maintaining flexibility for future investments. The company specifically designed this zero-interest structure to minimize financial burden while pursuing their Bitcoin acquisition strategy. Smart move. The company plans to use these funds for even more Bitcoin acquisitions down the road.
Financial alchemy at its finest—Metaplanet conjures billions in interest-free capital to fuel their Bitcoin addiction.
The timing is interesting. Metaplanet made this purchase during significant market turbulence, with crypto ETFs dumping holdings and Bitcoin taking some serious hits. The Fear and Greed Index has been screaming “fear”—historically a buy signal for those with iron stomachs and deep pockets.
Their Bitcoin yield performance has been impressive, reporting a 53.2% year-to-date yield as of early 2025. Last quarter’s yield hit a staggering 309.8%. Numbers that make traditional investors weep with envy.
Wall Street seems impressed too. Metaplanet’s shares jumped about 8% following the announcement, pushing their stock price to approximately 3,630 yen. Investors clearly dig the company’s “buy the dip” mentality.
Will Metaplanet’s Bitcoin bet pay off? Only time will tell. But they’re certainly not tiptoeing into crypto—they’re diving in headfirst.
