Tokyo, April 24, 2025 – Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has recently announced that it has expanded its Bitcoin treasury. In a new filing, today the company confirmed it acquired an additional 145 BTC for a total value of approximately ¥1.926 billion (roughly $12.3 million USD). The purchase was made at an average price of ¥13,280,472 ($93,235.88 USD) per Bitcoin, showing continued conviction despite recent market volatility.
This brings Metaplanet’s total holdings to exactly 5,000 BTC, cementing its place among the most prominent corporate Bitcoin holders in Asia. The company’s overall average entry price now stands at ¥12,818,168 ($89,990.26 USD) per BTC, according to the official document.
Source: Metaplanet Inc.
The firm’s Bitcoin strategy is part of a broader shift toward sound monetary assets, mirroring similar moves by global players like MicroStrategy. While many companies remain on the sidelines, Metaplanet has steadily increased its exposure over the past year, positioning Bitcoin as a core treasury reserve asset.
Strategic Metrics: BTC Yield and Shareholder Value
In the same announcement, Metaplanet reiterated the use of its internal BTC Yield metric, which measures the increase in total Bitcoin holdings relative to fully diluted shares outstanding. For Q1 2025, the firm reported a yield of 95.6%, signaling strong balance sheet performance driven by Bitcoin appreciation and accumulation.
From April 1 to April 24, 2025, the company’s BTC Yield for Q2 already stands at 13.0%, underscoring continued momentum. With issued shares now approaching 500 million, Bitcoin is becoming an increasingly significant portion of shareholder value.
A Signal for Institutional Bitcoin in Asia?
This move may signal a broader trend. Metaplanet’s consistent BTC purchases throughout the past year suggest growing institutional appetite for digital assets in Japan, especially as inflation concerns and currency weakness remain central themes across Asian markets.
As institutional adoption accelerates, moves like these could influence the next stage of Bitcoin’s global positioning — not just as a speculative asset, but as a legitimate reserve on corporate balance sheets.
