- Metaplanet now holds 6,796 BTC, more than El Salvador’s 6,714 BTC.
- The firm used bond sales to fund its purchases, including a recent $21.25M issuance.
- Metaplanet is now the largest publicly listed Bitcoin holder in Asia.
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has surpassed El Salvador in total Bitcoin holdings. The Tokyo-listed company disclosed a fresh $126.7 million Bitcoin purchase on Monday, May 12.
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin holdings now at 6,796 BTC, makes it Asia’s largest public-listed corporate BTC holder.
Metaplanet’s Latest Major Bitcoin Purchase
Today, May 12, Metaplanet announced the acquisition of 1,241 Bitcoin at an average price of $102,119 per coin. Based on current market valuation, the total investment is valued at close to $127 million. This transaction also marks Metaplanet’s highest purchase price per Bitcoin so far.
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The purchase raised its total Bitcoin holdings to 6,796 BTC worth $707 million, bringing the unrealized profit to $99 million from the total purchase price of $608 million. In comparison, El Salvador currently holds 6,174 BTC valued at approximately $645.1 million, according to Nayi.
Following the announcement, Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich took to X to highlight the milestone. “Metaplanet now holds more Bitcoin than El Salvador,” he wrote. “From humble beginnings to rivaling nation-states, we’re just getting started.”
Bond Issuances Fuel Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Accumulation Strategy
Metaplanet has funded its Bitcoin accumulation through a series of bond sales. On May 10, the firm announced its 14th ordinary bond issuance, raising $21.25 million.
This funding model has enabled Metaplanet to pursue a steady and aggressive acquisition strategy. The company purchased 18,925 BTC in March, 18,586 BTC in April, and 5,555 BTC on May 7—just days before its latest buy.
Strong Performance and Positive Market Response for Metaplanet
Metaplanet reported a Bitcoin Yield of 38% for the second quarter to date. The firm achieved a 95.6% yield in the first quarter of 2025 and a year-to-date growth of 170%. The yield metric reflects the change in Bitcoin holdings per fully diluted share.
The company’s shares rose 3.82% in Monday trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, suggesting positive investor sentiment following the announcement.
Metaplanet’s Global and Regional Standing in Corporate Bitcoin Holdings
According to Bitcoint Treasuries, Metaplanet now officially ranks as Asia’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder.
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Strategy, the firm led by Michael Saylor, remains at the top with 555,450 BTC, worth about $57.8 billion. On Monday, Saylor hinted at another purchase by posting a chart of Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings along with the caption, “Connect the dots.”
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