Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings by Acquiring 696 BTC Using Cash-Secured Put Options

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has made its Bitcoin reserves solid by acquiring 696 BTC using cash-secured put options.

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. (7330:Tokyo) has upped its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings with a significant acquisition of 696 BTC using cash-secured put options.

This latest addition to the company’s treasury comes at an average price of ¥14,586,230 ($97,512) per BTC. It also brings Metaplanet’s aggregate Bitcoin holdings to 4,046 BTC, valued at approximately $340 million.

Since pivoting its role to a Bitcoin-focused investment firm in April, Metaplanet has been diligently accumulating treasury reserves, becoming one of the world’s largest corporate holders of the cryptocurrency.

In contrast to typical market purchases, Metaplanet utilized options to acquire BTC at an effective price of ¥13,479,404 ($90,073) per coin. This strategy allows the company to maximize capital utilization while maintaining liquidity for future purchases.

The ¥10.15 billion ($67.9 million) investment also showcases the company’s commitment to its Bitcoin-first strategy. It aims to reach 10,000 BTC by 2025 and 21,000 BTC by 2026.

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Income Generation business played a crucial role in its latest acquisition strategy. During Q1 2025, the company generated ¥770.35 million ($5.2 million) by selling cash-secured put options on Bitcoin.

This strategy allowed Metaplanet to use its funds to generate cash and capitalize on its learnings from previous ventures. The process saw the company put ¥9.39 billion ($62.7 million) to work as collateral, enabling the acquisition of more BTC than would have been possible through direct market purchases.

Moreover, Metaplanet’s Bitcoin yield performance has displayed high efficacy in optimizing shareholder value. The company reported a Q4 2024 and a Q1 2025 BTC Yield of 309.8% and 95.6%, respectively.

BTC Yield is a proprietary value that measures the effectiveness of its Bitcoin acquisition program while adjusting for dilution. Notably, at the start of 2024, the company had zero Bitcoin in its treasury.

Over the past nine months, Metaplanet’s Bitcoin treasury has undergone a remarkable expansion. Starting with a minimal holding of 141.07 BTC in June 2024, the company has now accumulated over 4,046 BTC.

This buildup places Metaplanet among the leading corporate owners of Bitcoin, ranking it on par with MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MICRO) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) in terms of accumulating Bitcoin as a treasury asset.

Despite its bullish Bitcoin buying strategy, Metaplanet’s share price (7330:Tokyo) fluctuated during the course of general market fluctuations. Its share fell 9% as a result of broader market volatility but later advanced by 2% to 409 JPY ($2.73) in early morning trade.

However, from a broader perspective, Metaplanet’s share is more than 1,950% higher since last year to a February 2025 high of 665 JPY.

Last week, the company continued its aggressive stance by engaging in further market-buying of 150 BTC for $12.6 million at an average price of $83,801 per Bitcoin.

Additionally, Metaplanet secured ¥2 billion ($13.3 million) through the issuance of zero-interest bonds to fund additional Bitcoin purchases, showcasing its long-term commitment to Bitcoin adoption.

As Metaplanet establishes itself in the world of Bitcoin, it continues to redefine Japanese corporate cryptocurrency strategy. With a distinct plan for building out its holdings and an eye on tapping Bitcoin’s financial possibilities, the firm leads Japan’s charge into the new frontier of cryptocurrency investment.