Metaplanet Unveils Plans to Expand Its Bitcoin Treasury to 10,000 BTC in 2025

CEO Simon Gerovich announced this target in a New Year's message to shareholders. "Last year was transformational, as we broke records, expanded our Bitcoin treasury, and reinforced our position as Asia's leading Bitcoin Treasury Company," Simon tweeted.

Japan’s Metaplanet, a rising star in the crypto world and the 15th-largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally, has announced plans to expand its BTC treasury to an impressive 10,000 BTC by 2025.

CEO Simon Gerovich unveiled this goal in a New Year’s message to shareholders.

“Last year was transformational, as we broke records, expanded our Bitcoin treasury, and reinforced our position as Asia’s leading Bitcoin Treasury Company,” Simon tweeted.

Happy New Year to Our Valued Shareholders! As we step into 2025, I couldn’t be more excited about what lies ahead for Metaplanet. Last year was transformational, as we broke records, expanded our Bitcoin treasury, and reinforced our position as Asia’s leading Bitcoin Treasury… pic.twitter.com/K2HsOS8TaZ

This expansion plan builds on Metaplanet’s consistent Bitcoin (BTC) accumulation throughout 2024. Over the course of the year, the company increased its BTC holdings from 225.611 BTC in July to 1,761.98 BTC by December 23.

The company's growing crypto holdings were strategically funded through capital market activities, including two major bond issuances in December: a 4.5 billion yen zero-coupon bond on December 17 and a 5.0 billion yen bond on December 20, both maturing in June 2025.

On December 18, 2024, the company's dedication to cryptocurrency was further cemented as it officially transitioned into a Bitcoin Treasury Company. This shift was promptly followed by an acquisition of 619.70 BTC on December 23.

12/ 🟠 Officially Became a Bitcoin Treasury Company 🟠This was the year we fully embraced our identity as a Bitcoin Treasury Company. Our mission? Drive Bitcoin adoption, innovation, and shareholder value. pic.twitter.com/3yV7qUw1L5

Throughout 2024, the company's average Bitcoin acquisition cost increased from 9,972,933 yen to 11,846,002 yen.

Metaplanet's current crypto holdings, while substantial, still pale in comparison to industry leader MicroStrategy's impressive 444,262 BTC.

Gerovich's vision for 2025 extends beyond simply accumulating Bitcoin, with a strategy that encompasses three key initiatives: enhancing shareholder transparency with new reporting mechanisms, forging global partnerships to advance Bitcoin adoption, and solidifying Metaplanet's standing within Japan’s cryptocurrency scene.

This ambitious 10,000 BTC target marks a nearly sixfold increase from current holdings, potentially boosting Metaplanet's ranking among corporate Bitcoin holders, a list that includes Marathon Digital (44,394 BTC), Riot Platforms (17,429 BTC), and Tesla (9,720 BTC).