Japanese investment firm’s reserves climb to over 18,000 BTC as third-quarter yield hits 26.5%.
Tokyo-based Metaplanet Inc. has strengthened its position as one of the largest corporate holders of bitcoin, announcing the purchase of 518 BTC valued at approximately $61 million. The acquisition is part of the company’s ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, reflecting its long-term commitment to cryptocurrency as a strategic reserve asset.
The latest transaction, executed at an average price of $118,519 per bitcoin, brings Metaplanet’s total reserves to 18,113 BTC. At current market rates, this stash is worth an estimated $1.85 billion.
The company’s filings indicate it has paid an average acquisition cost of $101,911 per BTC, underscoring a disciplined accumulation strategy. “Our focus remains on building a robust bitcoin reserve to strengthen our balance sheet against inflationary pressures and currency volatility,” a Metaplanet representative said.
Metaplanet also revealed that between July 1 and August 12, its BTC Yield — a metric tracking bitcoin holdings relative to fully diluted shares — stood at 26.5%.
Historical figures show the company’s yield has experienced significant fluctuations:
- Q3 2024: 41.7%
- Year-end 2024: 309.8%
- Q1 2025: 95.6%
- Q2 2025: 129.4%
With this latest acquisition, Metaplanet retains its position as the holder of the sixth-largest corporate bitcoin treasury globally. The move comes amid renewed interest from Asian institutional investors in digital asset reserves as an alternative store of value.
Industry experts suggest that if bitcoin prices remain near current levels, corporate accumulation could accelerate, particularly among companies seeking protection against macroeconomic uncertainty.
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