Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings, Outpaces Japanese Market Giants
Metaplanet, a Tokyo-based investment firm, has increased its Bitcoin treasury with a fresh acquisition of 150 BTC, pushing its total holdings to 3,350 BTC—currently valued at approximately $291 million.
The purchase comes shortly after the firm named Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump, to its newly formed strategic advisory board. His appointment is seen as a move to enhance Metaplanet’s global market influence and institutional credibility.
Metaplanet tracks the success of its Bitcoin investment strategy through BTC Yield, a metric reflecting the growth of its Bitcoin reserves in relation to its total outstanding shares. In Q3 2024, its BTC Yield stood at 41.7%, before soaring to 309.8% in Q4 due to aggressive Bitcoin purchases and a market surge. So far in 2025, the firm has maintained strong momentum, reporting a BTC Yield of 68.3%.
Investor enthusiasm surrounding Metaplanet’s Bitcoin-driven strategy has resulted in a surge in stock trading volume. Dylan LeClair, the company’s Head of Bitcoin Strategy, highlighted on X that Metaplanet ranked as Japan’s 13th most liquid stock, with daily trading volume exceeding $336.6 million—outpacing corporate giants like Toyota and Nintendo. Shares of Metaplanet closed the trading session up 7%, surpassing the 5,000-yen mark.
