Metaplanet becomes the fifth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder after acquiring 5,419 BTC worth $632M, expanding its total holdings to 25,555 BTC.

Metaplanet, a Japan-listed firm, has substantially expanded its Bitcoin holdings by acquiring 5,419 BTC worth $632 million. This purchase propels the company to the position of the fifth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder, surpassing the holdings of Bullish crypto exchange. Despite the increase in its Bitcoin treasury, Metaplanet’s stock price has fallen slightly due to the recent downturn in Bitcoin prices.

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Treasury Expands to 25,555 BTC

Metaplanet latest acquisition brings its total Bitcoin holdings to 25,555 BTC, valued at nearly $3 billion. The company made the purchase at an average price of $116,724 per BTC. With this purchase, Metaplanet’s total BTC yield for the quarter has increased to 10.3%, showcasing a significant return on its investments.

CEO Simon Gerovich shared the company’s progress on X, stating that Metaplanet achieved a year-to-date BTC yield of 395.1% for 2025, under its accelerated Bitcoin strategy. 

Metaplanet has acquired 5419 BTC for ~$632.53 million at ~$116,724 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 395.1% YTD 2025. As of 9/22/2025, we hold 25,555 $BTC acquired for ~$2.71 billion at ~$106,065 per bitcoin. $MTPLF pic.twitter.com/CBhZi2X9lE

— Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) September 22, 2025

This purchase strengthens the company’s position as a major player in the crypto market, while also demonstrating its commitment to long-term Bitcoin holdings.

Stock Price Falls Despite Bitcoin Treasury Growth

Although Metaplanet Bitcoin treasury expansion is notable, its stock price has slipped nearly 0.50% to 605 JPY, reflecting broader market trends. The fall in stock price comes amid a decrease in Bitcoin’s value over the past few days, which has led to mixed sentiment in the market. 

Despite the recent dip, Metaplanet stock closed 3.81% higher at $4.09 on Friday, marking a year-to-date increase of nearly 83%.

The decline in Metaplanet’s stock price has been attributed to ongoing short-selling activity from institutional investors, including Morgan Stanley, Jefferies, and UBS. This has contributed to a reduction in the company’s year-to-date return to approximately 74%.

Bitcoin Recent Price Movements and Market Sentiment

Bitcoin’s price has fallen below the $115,000 mark, trading at $114,685 at the time of writing. Over the last 24 hours, BTC has dropped more than 1%, with trading volume increasing by 36%. The recent dip in price comes as the overall sentiment in the derivatives market remains mixed, with BTC futures open interest decreasing by more than 0.70%.

While some exchanges like CME and Binance have seen a slight increase in futures open interest, the broader market appears cautious. Traders are waiting for more stability before making major moves, which could impact Bitcoin’s price in the short term.

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Filed under: Bitcoin - @ September 22, 2025 6:24 pm