Metaplanet Adds 555 Bitcoin Worth $53M, Pushing Total Holdings to 5,555 BTC

Highlights:

• Metaplanet buys 555 BTC, raising holdings to 5,555 amid ongoing crypto accumulation strategy.
• $25M bond issued for more BTC buys as firm eyes 10,000 BTC target by 2025.
• Bitcoin price surges toward $100K with strong institutional support and record ETF inflows.

On May 7, Japanese investment firm Metaplanet disclosed that it acquired 555 Bitcoin for roughly $53.4 million at an average price of approximately $96,134 per BTC. As shared in a recent post by CEO Simon Gerovich, the firm’s Bitcoin holdings have reached 5,555 BTC, acquired for around $481.5 million at an average of $86,672 each. He shared the news with excitement, noting that in Japanese, the number five is said as “Go,” adding a fun “Go go go go — to the moon and beyond!” message. 

Metaplanet has acquired 555 BTC for ~$53.4 million at ~$96,134 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 136.7% YTD 2025. As of 5/7/2025, we hold 5555 $BTC acquired for ~$481.5 million at ~$86,672 per bitcoin. pic.twitter.com/XLTiVNyY81

— Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) May 7, 2025

Metaplanet started its Bitcoin plan in April last year and has been buying more ever since. The company wants to hold 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025 and already hit the halfway mark last month. Earlier today, Metaplanet also rolled out a new round of ordinary bonds valued at $25 million to support further Bitcoin buying. This latest issue is the 13th in its series and follows closely behind the previous round, which also raised $25 million just a week ago.

*Metaplanet Issues 25 Million USD in 0% Ordinary Bonds to Purchase Additional $BTC* pic.twitter.com/ruPsX85Ot1

— Metaplanet Inc. (@Metaplanet_JP) May 7, 2025

Metaplanet also plans to grow in the U.S. Last week, it said it will open a new company in Miami, Florida. The new unit, called Metaplanet Treasury Corp., will help speed up its crypto plans. Miami was chosen for its friendly business rules and growing role in Bitcoin and tech.

メタプラネットは、グローバル展開戦略の一環として、米国フロリダ州に100%子会社「Metaplanet Treasury… pic.twitter.com/1VYWPz9Eoe

— Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) April 30, 2025

Metaplanet Grows BTC Yield as US-China Talks Boost Market Sentiment

The company’s BTC Yield, an important performance metric, has shown strong growth in recent months. BTC Yield reached 309.8% in Q4 last year, dropped to 95.6% in Q1 2025, and now stands at 21%. According to Google Finance, the company’s shares jumped 11% by midday on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Metaplanet’s recent Bitcoin purchase is part of a larger plan to convert capital into Bitcoin due to growing global uncertainty. This move comes as Beijing and Washington showed interest in restarting economic talks. China has confirmed that Vice Premier He Lifeng is set to hold talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Switzerland between May 9 and 12. This marks the first official economic discussions between the two countries since President Trump reintroduced tariffs on many Chinese imports, some over 140%.

Metaplanet is Asia’s top public Bitcoin holder and ranks 11th worldwide, per Bitcointreasuries.net data.

Bitcoin Nears $100K as Demand Grows

Bitcoin is gaining momentum, climbing past $96,000 despite uncertainty in the market. Strong institutional interest and steady ETF inflows are helping support the price. Data from Santiment shows Bitcoin ETFs have attracted $5.13 million over the last three weeks, as traders prepare for the next FOMC meeting.

💸 As traders brace for the upcoming FOMC decision, a major positive that crypto won't see a serious drop is the fact that Bitcoin ETF inflow money has been sky-high since mid-April. Since April 16th, there has been $5.13B moved into collective BTC ETF's, pumping markets. pic.twitter.com/tbDFcBexGQ

— Santiment (@santimentfeed) May 7, 2025

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) has seen 16 straight days of inflows, leading the current wave of investor interest. ETF Store President Nate Geraci noted that some doubters once believed spot Bitcoin ETFs wouldn’t even gather $5 billion in total last year. Now, IBIT alone has hit that mark in just weeks, well past its first-year launch. Meanwhile, Bitcoin investors are watching closely. A move above the $100K resistance could trigger a strong rally toward new record highs.