Metaplanet Purchases 160 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 4,206 BTC

Highlights:

• Metaplanet buys 160 more BTC, bringing total holdings to 4,206 BTC.
• Metaplanet issues bonds and uses options to fund Bitcoin purchases, expanding its holdings.
• Eric Trump praises Bitcoin as a valuable store of value and hedge against real estate.

On April 2, Metaplanet announced that it bought 160 more Bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 4,206 BTC as part of its ongoing buying strategy. The company bought the Bitcoin for about 1.998 billion yen (around $13.2 million), paying an average of 12.4 million yen ($82,680) per Bitcoin. 

Metaplanet has acquired 160 BTC for ~$13.3 million at ~$83,264 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 103.3% YTD 2025. As of 4/2/2025, we hold 4206 $BTC acquired for ~$359.8 million at ~$85,544 per bitcoin. pic.twitter.com/ovVaTP8SNo

— Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) April 2, 2025

This new purchase follows a series of Bitcoin-related moves. On Monday, the Tokyo-listed company said it issued 2 billion yen (about $13.3 million) in zero-interest bonds, using the funds solely to buy more Bitcoin. On Tuesday, Metaplanet announced that it bought 696 BTC using money from selling cash-secured put options, another strategy to increase its Bitcoin holdings. These actions show Metaplanet’s strategy of using traditional financial tools like bonds, stock-related products, and derivatives to create one of the biggest corporate Bitcoin holdings in Asia.

Metaplanet started buying Bitcoin last year and has greatly increased its purchases. In December, it officially made Bitcoin a key part of its treasury strategy and a separate business line. So far, Metaplanet has spent about 54.3 billion yen (around $359 million) on Bitcoin, with an average purchase price of 12.9 million yen ($85,300) per BTC.

Metaplanet Exceeds Bitcoin Yield Target

The company reported a 95.6% Bitcoin Yield for Q1 2025, far surpassing its 35% target. Its Bitcoin Yield Strategy, launched last year, monitors how Bitcoin holdings affect shareholder value. Metaplanet, often referred to as “Asia’s MicroStrategy,” has set an ambitious target to purchase 21,000 BTC by 2026. The firm aims to lead Bitcoin adoption in Japan. Additionally, it appointed Eric Trump to its Strategic Board of Advisors.

With 4,206 BTC valued at around $356 million, Metaplanet has become one of the most active corporate Bitcoin holders worldwide. Its strategy mirrors MicroStrategy’s approach in the U.S. but with a Japan-focused model that combines traditional financing with a strong investment in digital assets.

Metaplanet’s stock dropped 0.98% during the morning session on Wednesday in Japan, according to Google Finance data. The Nikkei 225 index remained flat so far today. Bitcoin rose 0.77% in the past 24 hours, trading at $84,876 at the time of writing, according to CoinMarketCap.

Eric Trump Praises Bitcoin as a Strong Store of Value

Eric Trump, the son of U.S. President Donald Trump, has once again expressed his positive view on Bitcoin. In an April 1 interview with FOX Business Network, he described BTC as “one of the greatest stores of value” and “a great hedge against real estate.” These comments come after the U.S. has moved towards a more pro-crypto stance under Trump’s administration, with the president also openly backing digital assets.

He stated:

“I believe that Bitcoin is one of the greatest stores of value, immediately liquidated and an unbelievable hedge against real estate and something we are really excited about.”