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Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc., saw its stock surge 12% in Tuesday’s trading session following the announcement of a $25 million Bitcoin acquisition plan.
The company said it will raise the funds through the issuance of its 13th Series of Ordinary Bonds at 0% interest, earmarked exclusively for Bitcoin purchases.
- $25M Bond Issuance: Metaplanet is issuing 0%-interest bonds to fund new Bitcoin purchases.
- 5,555 BTC in Treasury: The company has spent $481.5M since 2025, averaging $86,672 per coin.
- Stock Gains: Share price surged 12% today and 41% over the week.
- Global Expansion: Metaplanet opened a new office in Miami to support overseas growth.
CEO Simon Gerovich confirmed the acquisition of 555 BTC for approximately $53.4 million, bringing the firm's total holdings to 5,555 BTC, valued at over $481.5 million, at an average cost of $86,672 per Bitcoin.
The latest announcement adds fuel to Metaplanet’s aggressive digital asset strategy as Bitcoin hovers near a critical breakout point above $100,000.The latest purchase of 555 BTC at an average price of $96,134 aligns with Metaplanet’s long-term vision to hold 10,000 BTC by the end of 2026. The company has been mimicking the strategy of MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor by regularly issuing debt instruments to finance digital asset acquisitions.
The firm’s stock now trades close to 500 JPY, reflecting growing investor confidence. Since January 2025, shares are up 33%, underscoring the market's positive response to Metaplanet's Bitcoin-centric strategy.
Metaplanet stock (3350) price dynamics (April 2025 - May 2025). Source: TradingView.
As Bitcoin teeters on the edge of a fresh all-time high, Metaplanet’s bet on crypto as a treasury asset continues to draw attention. The company’s expanding BTC reserves, backed by structured financing and global reach, signal its growing ambition to lead Asia’s institutional embrace of digital assets.
Earlier we wrote that Metaplanet raises 3.6 billion yen for Bitcoin purchases after U.S. expansion.