Metaplanet Becomes 5th-Largest Corporate Bitcoin Holder
Metaplanet Becomes 5th-Largest Corporate Bitcoin Holder
馃彚 Japan's Bitcoin Giant
Japanese company Metaplanet has acquired 5,419 BTC worth $633 million, bringing its total holdings to 25,555 BTC valued at $2.91 billion.
The purchase was funded through a $1.45 billion equity raise announced earlier this month, with an average buy price of $116,724 per Bitcoin.
Key milestones achieved:
- Now the 5th-largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally
- Hit 85% of its 2025 acquisition target
- Generated 129.4% Bitcoin yield in Q2
The company has set an ambitious goal of reaching 100,000 BTC in its treasury, positioning itself as Japan's leading Bitcoin treasury company.
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