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Metaplanet's Bitcoin Treasury Hits 18,888 BTC with Latest Buy

The Japanese firm added $93M in BTC, and is now holding $2.2B worth of the asset.
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Aug 18, 20251 min read

Metaplanet disclosed Monday that it bought another 775 BTC for about $93 million, bringing its total holdings to 18,888 BTC. The company, which launched its bitcoin strategy in April 2024, now ranks seventh globally among corporate holders.

What’s the Scoop?

  • New Buy: Metaplanet purchased 775 BTC at an average price of $120,006 each, pushing its total stash to 18,888 BTC.
  • Valuation: The holdings are now worth about $2.2 billion, acquired at a total cost of $1.94 billion with an average buy-in of $102,653.
  • Earnings Upswing: The firm reported Q2 revenue of $8.4 million, up 41% quarter-on-quarter, with net income swinging to a $75.1 million profit from a $34.2 million loss in Q1.
  • Stock Moves: Despite strong earnings, Metaplanet’s stock fell 8.6% on Friday but edged up 0.6% midday Monday in Tokyo.

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