Metaplanet Secures $1.4 Billion for Bitcoin Amid 30% Drop in Share Price

Metaplanet, a company based in Japan, now ranks as the fifth-largest public holder of

(BTC) after purchasing $632.5 million worth of 5,419 at an average cost of $116,724 per Bitcoin. This acquisition brings Metaplanet’s total BTC reserves to 25,555, valued at about $2.71 billion based on current prices, with a mean acquisition price of $106,065 per coin Metaplanet Becomes Fifth Largest BTC Treasury Holder - CoinDesk [ 1 ]. Announced on September 22, 2025, this deal puts Metaplanet ahead of the crypto exchange Bullish in terms of Bitcoin reserves and brings the company closer to its target of accumulating 30,000 BTC by the end of the year Breaking: Metaplanet Becomes Fifth-Largest Corporate Bitcoin … [ 2 ].

This move signals an intentional growth of Metaplanet’s Bitcoin assets, which have generated a 395.1% return so far in 2025, largely due to rising institutional interest. Dylan LeClair, who leads Bitcoin strategy at Metaplanet, described the recent buy as “only the first batch” in a wider accumulation effort. The company has already secured $1.4 billion in funding to further boost its BTC holdings, showing strong belief in the future of Bitcoin Metaplanet Buys $623M of Bitcoin Just Before BTC Price Crash, … [ 3 ]. Currently, Metaplanet’s treasury makes up 10.6% of the global daily mined BTC supply, highlighting its rapid accumulation strategy Metaplanet Becomes Top 5 Bitcoin Treasury with $633M Buy [ 4 ].

Despite the large-scale acquisition, Metaplanet’s stock price fell by 3% to 589 yen on the Tokyo Stock Exchange following the announcement. The share price remains 73% below its all-time high, mirroring the broader market’s instability. After the purchase, Bitcoin’s value dropped to $111,700, reducing Metaplanet’s unrealized profits; its $2.71 billion investment is now close to $3 billion but faces a 3.9% unrealized loss at current prices Metaplanet Becomes Fifth Largest BTC Treasury Holder - CoinDesk [ 5 ].

This action highlights a growing trend among corporations to invest in Bitcoin, with Metaplanet joining the ranks of companies like MicroStrategy and Marathon Digital Holdings. Experts point out that such acquisitions are increasingly seen as a safeguard against broader economic risks, though they also expose companies to potential market volatility. Balancing the growth of its Bitcoin reserves with maintaining share value will be crucial for Metaplanet, especially as it faces short-selling pressure from major institutions like Morgan Stanley and UBS Metaplanet Buys $623M of Bitcoin Just Before BTC Price Crash, … [ 6 ].

Metaplanet’s growth approach also includes launching new subsidiaries in Japan and the United States, with a $15 million seed investment for its Miami-based Metaplanet Income Corp. and a $385 million share issue to raise $1.44 billion for Bitcoin-related initiatives Metaplanet Becomes Top 5 Bitcoin Treasury with $633M Buy [ 7 ]. These initiatives are aimed at strengthening Metaplanet’s position in the corporate Bitcoin sector and managing liquidity needs. However, the company’s stock price has dropped 30% in the last month, leading to concerns about the long-term viability of its capital-raising strategy as crypto prices remain volatile Metaplanet Becomes Top 5 Bitcoin Treasury with $633M Buy [ 8 ].