Numerous financial experts have been tracking Metaplanet, the Japanese public company that has rapidly ascended to become Asia’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder with an impressive portfolio of 3,350 BTC valued at approximately $291 million. The firm has implemented an aggressive acquisition strategy, aiming to expand its holdings to 10,000 BTC by the termination of 2025 and further to 21,000 BTC by the end of 2026, positioning itself as the 10th-largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally. This ambitious target represents 1/1000th of Bitcoin that will ever exist in circulation.
Metaplanet’s recent Bitcoin purchases demonstrate strategic timing in market entry points, with 150 BTC acquired on March 24 at an approximate value of $12.6 million. The company executed five separate transactions throughout March, resulting in the acquisition of 1,115 BTC at an average purchase price of $83,801 per unit, contributing to their total 2025 acquisition of 1,288 BTC within the initial 11 weeks of the year. Their approach aligns with the proven HODL strategy emphasized by cryptocurrency experts as essential for long-term wealth building in the volatile digital asset market.
Strategic Bitcoin accumulation continues as Metaplanet secures 1,115 BTC in March alone, demonstrating calculated market timing and unwavering acquisition momentum.
The company’s financial performance metrics reveal substantial growth, with a 68.3% increase in BTC yield from January to March 24, complemented by a 309.8% rise in return per share during Q4 2024. Metaplanet’s stock has surged over 7% in a single day and more than 41% year-to-date, culminating in an extraordinary 5,250% growth over the past 12 months, reflecting robust investor confidence.
In a significant market milestone, Metaplanet’s trading volume reached ¥50.4 billion ($337 million), surpassing automotive giant Toyota and ranking 13th among all Japanese firms, a remarkable achievement for a Bitcoin-focused enterprise. CEO Michael Gerovich has attributed this success to rising investor confidence in the company’s strategy. The company has drawn comparisons to MicroStrategy, being dubbed “Asia’s MicroStrategy” for its treasury strategy centered on Bitcoin accumulation.
Metaplanet has strengthened its strategic positioning through the appointment of Eric Trump to its advisory board, incorporating high-profile expertise to guide its Bitcoin-centric trajectory. The company’s financing approach utilizes zero-interest bonds and stock acquisition rights, with recent activity including a ¥2 billion ($12.8 million) bond issuance in March, supported by the EVO Fund, specifically earmarked for continued Bitcoin acquisition initiatives.
