Japan-based Metaplanet announced the purchase of 162 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 3,050 BTC. These moves have garnered market interest despite ongoing volatility.
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Strategy and Financing Model
Metaplanet aims to complete half of its 2025 portfolio targets through Bitcoin purchases. The company reported a 53.2% return since the beginning of 2025, noting that recent transactions evaluated 'dip prices'. The 2 billion JPY raised from the bond issuance supports share buyback plans.
Market Reactions and Large Investors’ Movements
After Metaplanet's announcements, its stock fluctuated between 3,300 and 4,000 JPY. Market participants called the cryptocurrency-focused strategy 'bold' yet 'calculated'. Notably, large investors accumulated over 65,000 BTC in the last 30 days.
Metaplanet’s Financial Decisions
Metaplanet's decisions are viewed as part of a broader trend. Experts suggest institutional investors' increasing confidence in Bitcoin shows the cryptocurrency market's maturation process.
Metaplanet continues to develop strategies with a focus on long-term risk management, attracting attention from other institutional investors.
