Japan’s Metaplanet is betting big, really big on Bitcoin. Despite Bitcoin slipping from its ATH near $125,000 down to below $115,000, these guys aren’t backing off.
Nope, they doubled down, scooping up another 136 BTC for about $15.2 million. Sounds like a guy who’s playing for keeps, and maybe the whole table.
21,000 BTC in 2026
CEO Simon Gerovich made it official on X, revealing that Metaplanet’s Bitcoin stash now towers at 20,136 BTC, worth roughly $2.08 billion.
That’s a hell of a war chest in the crypto jungle. And the average cost they paid is about $103,196 per coin.
They’re stacking coins like a true boss, eyes fixed on a massive haul beyond their 2025 goal of 10,000 BTC and their 2026 target of 21,000.
When you look at Bitcoin holdings by public companies, experts say Metaplanet’s sitting pretty at sixth place, behind titans like Strategy or Marathon Digital.
It’s like a rising crew making its way in a world dominated by the old school.
101% gain year-to-date
But don’t let the buy fool you. Metaplanet’s stock took a serious hit, closing down nearly 10% on the day of the announcement, with a roughly 30% slide over the past month.
But please don’t cry for them, they’re up 101% year-to-date. They also boosted issued shares to 751 million after some share exercises in late August. Investors got plenty to chew on, no doubt.
The crypto community? They’re cheering Metaplanet’s hustle. One X user put it perfectly, saying they dominate.
“Metaplanet’s making it rain BTCs, shooting threes like they own the court. But hey, in life and crypto, it’s about the dribble too, enjoy the game while keeping your eye on the prize.”
Competetive sector
And there are some competition, as other big players aren’t sitting still.
El Salvador, celebrating four years of Bitcoin adoption, just added 21 BTC, now holding over 6,300 coins worth about $702 million.
And Strategy is still the kingpin, owning over 638,000 BTC, bagged at an average $66,384 per coin. Nice profit, but of course, unrealized.
So, Metaplanet’s Bitcoin blitz faces market swings and stock slumps, but it’s playing the long game. And in the crypto world, that’s exactly the kind of move people respect.
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📅 Published: September 11, 2025 • 🕓 Last updated: September 11, 2025
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