In a significant milestone for Bitcoin investment, Metaplanet has announced that its total holdings have crossed the remarkable threshold of 3,000 BTC. The Japanese investment firm made this announcement on March 12, 2025, following the acquisition of 162 Bitcoin at an average price of 12.39 million yen (approximately $83,635). This brings Metaplanet’s total BTC holdings to a staggering 3,050 BTC, worth nearly $250 million.
Metaplanet’s growing Bitcoin Treasury has drawn comparisons to MicroStrategy, earning it the nickname the “Asian MicroStrategy”. Since it began investing in Bitcoin in April 2024, the firm’s BTC yield has seen a stunning growth of 309.8% in just Q4 of 2024. The latest figures show that in the first quarter of 2025, from January 1 to March 12, Metaplanet achieved a BTC yield of 53.2%.
Despite the latest uptick of over 2% in Bitcoin’s price, it is noteworthy that Bitcoin has not fully recovered from a previous slump that saw its value drop significantly from its peak high of $90,000. Currently, Bitcoin trades around $81,665, representing a 6.4% decline over the past week and a decline of 16% over the last month.
On the same day of their Bitcoin acquisition, Metaplanet also announced the issuance of ¥2 billion (approximately $13.3 million) through zero-interest bonds, explicitly aimed at bolstering their Bitcoin holdings further. These bonds have a maturity date set for September 2025, indicating a long-term commitment to Bitcoin investment.
Metaplanet’s stock has also experienced a remarkable surge, skyrocketing by more than 3,000% since the decision to invest in Bitcoin was made. As of March 12, the stock price rose by 8.6%, bringing the company’s valuation to an impressive $141.8 billion, making it currently the best-performing stock in Japan.
