Tokyo-Based Metaplanet Inc. Makes a Groundbreaking Bitcoin Acquisition of ¥4 Billion (~$26 Million USD)

The crypto industry experienced a major disruption after Metaplanet Inc. conducted a groundbreaking Bitcoin acquisition of ¥4 billion (~$26 million USD)

Tokyo, April 21, 2025 – In a move that sent ripples through the crypto industry, Metaplanet Inc. (7173:Tokyo) has announced a massive Bitcoin acquisition of ¥4 billion (~$26 million USD), expanding its digital asset portfolio by 330 BTC. The announcement, which the corporation made in Tokyo at the start of the day on Monday, May 21, triggered immediate aftershocks within the market that continued to command attention across worldwide Bitcoin news platforms.

Tokyo’s Metaplanet Inc. Ramps Up Holdings to 4,855 BTC Amid Rising Institutional Confidence

Metaplanet has acquired an additional 4,855 bitcoins so it now ranks among the biggest corporate Bitcoin holders across Asia by securing total assets of 4,855 BTC. When Metaplanet made their acquisition the Bitcoin market value for one coin amounted to ¥12,181,570 (~$79,000 USD) indicating institutions saw Bitcoin as a promising long-term investment.

The action is being followed closely by the global financial sector as it showcases confidence through an institutional Bitcoin resurgence. The interesting point about this news is that the Bitcoin price spiked past ¥12.2 million following Metaplanet’s major purchase. The company adopted this aggressive expansion strategy because it joins growing institutional investors who view Bitcoin as an essential treasury reserve asset that protects value when economies experience currency debasement and market uncertainties.

The news is also relevant because the world’s financial institutions are keeping a close eye on how the central banks adjust their approaches to inflation management and monetary policy changes.

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The news from the Tokyo-based company has triggered swift reactions from institutional investors. The latest Metaplanet Bitcoin acquisition now tallies to a total of ¥62.1 billion (~$410 million USD) in investments with an average BTC cost of ¥12,804,361. Despite the Bitcoin price swings, Metaplanet’s strategy showcases a deep-seated commitment to data-oriented planning.

This stands in stark contrast to the actions of other corporations who might engage in more speculative crypto ventures.

Bitcoin Yield KPI: A New Industry Benchmark

Despite the price fluctuations, the core of the institutional investment decision remains the Bitcoin price, which is also the subject of analysis by investment professionals. In tandem with the acquisition, Metaplanet also disclosed detailed performance metrics through their proprietary BTC Yield KPI—a key performance indicator evaluating the growth in BTC holdings per share adjusted against fully diluted stock issuance.