Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 13,350 BTC, Surpasses Galaxy Digital

Metaplanet Inc. (TYO:3350) has added another 1,005 Bitcoin to its reserves, pushing the Japanese hotelier's total holdings to 13,350 BTC and making it the fifth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally, just ahead of Galaxy Digital and closing in on Riot Platforms.

Latest Acquisition Details

• Purchase: 1,005 BTC

• Cost: $108.1 million

• Average Price: $107,601 per BTC

• Total Holdings Value (Current): ~$1.31 billion

• Average Purchase Price: ~$97,832 per BTC

Bitcoin was trading around $108,258.5 by 02:09 ET (06:09 GMT), up 1% on the day, while Metaplanet shares surged nearly 9% on the Tokyo Stock Exchange following the announcement.

Strategic Debt-Financed Bitcoin Bet

To fund part of this aggressive accumulation strategy, Metaplanet also announced plans to issue 30 million yen ($208 million) worth of zero-interest bonds. The raised funds will be primarily used to restructure existing debt, but analysts suggest a portion could further bolster the firm’s BTC holdings.

This leveraged Bitcoin strategy appears to mirror that of MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), led by Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor, whose company gained billions in market value using similar tactics.

Corporate Bitcoin Leaderboard (as of June 2025)

1. MicroStrategy – 214,400 BTC

2. Marathon Digital Holdings – ~17,500 BTC

3. Tesla – 14,000 BTC

4. Riot Platforms – ~13,800 BTC

5. Metaplanet – 13,350 BTC

6. Galaxy Digital – ~13,000 BTC

(Estimates via public filings and blockchain analytics)

🌐 Macroeconomic and Regulatory Backdrop

Metaplanet's move comes amid rising institutional adoption and regulatory momentum for crypto in major economies:

• The U.S. Congress is advancing a stablecoin regulation bill, signaling more crypto-friendly legislation under President Trump.

• Major financial institutions including Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have begun evaluating crypto-backed mortgage models.

• Canada and Japan have recently resumed trade talks with the U.S., boosting risk sentiment and indirectly supporting crypto markets.

Final Take

Metaplanet's aggressive Bitcoin strategy positions it at the center of a growing global corporate movement betting on digital assets as balance sheet reserves. As more traditional companies adopt Bitcoin amid improving regulatory clarity, Metaplanet’s play may serve as a blueprint—or a cautionary tale—for future institutional entrants.

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