MetaPlanet in Japan Reaches 5,000 Bitcoin Holdings, Targets 10,000 BTC by Year's End

# Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 5,000 BTC with Strategic Purchase Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has significantly increased its Bitcoin(BTC) assets by acquiring an additional 145 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 5,000 BTC. This move highlights the company’s robust financial strategy and its dedication to cryptocurrency as a cornerstone of its asset management approach. On April 24, Metaplanet announced through official filings that it had bought 145 BTC for a total of 1.9 billion yen, resulting in an average acquisition cost of 12,818,000 yen per BTC (around $86,740). Simon Gerovich, CEO of Metaplanet, took to X (formerly Twitter) to emphasize this achievement. "With this purchase, we have reached 50% of our year-end goal of 10,000 BTC," Gerovich stated. "This marks a significant milestone in our journey to become a leading institutional Bitcoin holder." “5,000 BTC reached ???? Achieved 50% of our initial goal of 10,000 BTC by end-2025. A significant step in our ambition to become one of the world’s leading Bitcoin holders. From Japan, we will lead the global Bitcoin race.” — Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) April 24, 2025 # BTC Yield Improves as Key Metrics Surge Metaplanet has reported notable growth in its key performance indicator, Bitcoin Yield (BTC Yield), which has climbed to 13.0% as of April 24. The firm exercised all rights related to its 14th series of share warrants and completed an early redemption of part of its 11th series bonds. According to Crypto.news, Metaplanet has generated significant returns through its “Bitcoin Income Generation” initiative. This program involves selling Bitcoin put options collateralized with cash, enabling the firm to secure an additional 696 BTC in the first quarter of this year. Additionally, the company raised 2 billion yen in new funding via its 10th general bond issuance, which was directed into Bitcoin purchases through its affiliated investment arm, EVO FUND. # Ambitious Expansion Plans The company's Bitcoin-centric strategy has significantly boosted its stock performance, with shares increasing by more than 3,000% since it began accumulating Bitcoin. Metaplanet aims to expand its holdings to 21,000 BTC by the end of 2026. A company spokesperson remarked, "Our strategic accumulation of Bitcoin has not only driven a remarkable rise in our share value but has also established our reputation as a forward-thinking, crypto-focused institutional investor. We remain dedicated to our long-term goal of holding 21,000 BTC as we navigate the evolving cryptocurrency landscape." With its aggressive acquisition strategy and innovative financial operations, Metaplanet seems well-positioned to become a leading player in the global Bitcoin investment arena.