MetaPlanet Japan Reaches 5,000 Bitcoin Holdings, Targets 10,000 BTC by Year-End

# Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 5,000 BTC with Strategic Purchase Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has significantly increased its Bitcoin (BTC) reserves by acquiring an additional 145 BTC, bringing its total holdings to an impressive 5,000 BTC. This acquisition is a key component of the company's financial strategy, highlighting its dedication to cryptocurrency as a fundamental aspect of its asset management policy. On April 24, Metaplanet announced through official filings that it had purchased 145 BTC for a total of 1.9 billion yen, establishing the average acquisition cost at 12,818,000 yen per BTC (approximately $86,740). Simon Gerovich, CEO of Metaplanet, expressed the importance of this achievement on X (formerly Twitter). "With this purchase, we have reached 50% of our year-end goal of holding 10,000 BTC," Gerovich stated. "This milestone marks a critical step in our journey to becoming a major 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 also reported remarkable growth in its key performance metric, Bitcoin Yield (BTC Yield), which has surged in recent quarters, reaching 13.0% as of April 24. The firm has exercised all rights associated with its 14th series of share warrants and conducted 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, a strategy that allowed the firm to secure an additional 696 BTC during the first quarter of this year. Moreover, the company raised 2 billion yen in new funding through its 10th general bond issuance, which was then used to purchase Bitcoin via its affiliated investment arm, EVO FUND. # Ambitious Expansion Plans The firm’s Bitcoin-centric approach has been crucial in boosting its stock performance, with shares rising more than 3,000% since it began its Bitcoin accumulation strategy. Metaplanet has set a bold target to increase its holdings to 21,000 BTC by the end of 2026. A company spokesperson remarked, "Our strategic accumulation of Bitcoin has not only driven an unparalleled rise in our share value but has also solidified our reputation as a forward-thinking, crypto-focused institutional investor. We remain committed to our long-term goal of holding 21,000 BTC as we navigate the dynamic cryptocurrency landscape." With its aggressive acquisition strategy and innovative financial operations, Metaplanet appears well-positioned to become a leading player in the global Bitcoin investment arena.