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Metaplanet Stock – Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to Over 17,500 BTC
Metaplanet Stock – In a bold move, Japanese investment company Metaplanet purchased 463 Bitcoin (BTC) on Monday, capitalizing on a recent 5% dip in Bitcoin’s price over the weekend. The purchase was made for approximately 8 billion Japanese yen ($53.7 million) at an average price of $115,895 per Bitcoin, according to a company statement.
This acquisition boosted Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin holdings to 17,595 BTC, valued at over $2 billion, securing its position as the seventh-largest corporate Bitcoin holder worldwide.
Corporate Bitcoin Buying Hits New Highs
Metaplanet’s latest purchase follows a massive wave of institutional crypto accumulation in late July, when 16 companies collectively added over $7.8 billion worth of cryptocurrency to their treasuries. Despite strong inflows into U.S. Bitcoin exchange-traded products during July, August began with a significant $812.3 million outflow, marking one of the largest single-day withdrawals in history.
Long-Term Vision: 210,000 Bitcoin by 2027
Under CEO Simon Gerovich’s leadership, Metaplanet is steadily progressing toward its ambitious goal of acquiring 210,000 BTC — about 1% of Bitcoin’s total supply — by the end of 2027. The recent purchase is part of this ongoing strategy to increase exposure to the leading cryptocurrency, regardless of near-term macroeconomic headwinds.
Following Michael Saylor’s Playbook
Metaplanet recently announced plans to issue approximately $3.73 billion in perpetual preferred shares, a financing tool famously used by Michael Saylor’s Strategy to expand its Bitcoin holdings beyond 628,700 BTC. These preferred shares allow companies to raise capital without diluting common shareholders or adding debt, and Metaplanet’s offering will provide up to a 6% annual dividend, subject to market conditions.
The Growing Race Among Public Bitcoin Holders
According to BitcoinTreasuries.NET, Metaplanet ranks behind giants like Strategy, Mara Holdings, and Riot Platforms but continues to be a key player in the increasing number of public companies stacking Bitcoin. The number of firms holding BTC on their balance sheets has surged from 112 in May to 162 today, signaling a widening corporate adoption trend.
As Metaplanet accelerates its Bitcoin accumulation, the spotlight remains on how institutional interest will shape the crypto market in the coming years.
