Metaplanet Adds 797 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Surge to 16,352 BTC

Highlights:

• Metaplanet buys 797 BTC, boosting holdings to 16,352 and signaling long-term commitment.
• Bitcoin hits $122,540 ATH, now ranks fifth among global assets by market cap.
• Metaplanet stock rises 357% YTD, maintains fifth spot among top Bitcoin-holding firms.

Japan-based investment company Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin portfolio with the purchase of 797 BTC, spending roughly $93.6 million in the process. CEO Simon Gerovich shared the update on X, stating that the firm bought the latest batch at an average price of $117,451 per coin. 

With this move, Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin holdings have grown to 16,352 BTC, acquired at a combined cost of approximately $1.64 billion. The acquisition reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to building a strong Bitcoin reserve. The company also announced an impressive year-to-date Bitcoin return of 435.9% for 2025. In a recent update, Metaplanet revealed its ambitious goal of accumulating over 210,000 BTC by the close of 2027, signaling a long-term commitment to the asset.

Metaplanet has acquired 797 BTC for ~$93.6 million at ~$117,451 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 435.9% YTD 2025. As of 7/14/2025, we hold 16,352 $BTC acquired for ~$1.64 billion at ~$100,191 per bitcoin. $MTPLF pic.twitter.com/zFSH0WIima

— Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) July 14, 2025

Metaplanet Stock Rises as It Holds 5th Spot Among Top Bitcoin-Holding Public Firms

At the time of writing, Metaplanet’s stock had risen by over 1%, trading at 1,581 yen. During the past 24 hours, the stock fluctuated between a low of 1,536 yen and a high of 1,593 yen. According to Yahoo Finance data, the stock has gained more than 2.45% over the last week and delivered a staggering year-to-date (YTD) return of 357%.

Metaplanet continues to hold its position as the fifth-largest public company with Bitcoin holdings, trailing behind Strategy, MARA, Twenty One, and Riot Platforms, as per data from bitcointreasuries.net. At the top of the list remains Michael Saylor’s Strategy, which currently holds a massive 597,325 BTC. On July 13, MicroStrategy chairman Michael Saylor signaled plans to resume Bitcoin purchases following a short pause last week.

Bitcoin Hits $122K, Becomes 5th Largest Global Asset

Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $122,540 on Sunday. It rose 3.7% in the past 24 hours and was trading near $122,324 at press time. The overall crypto market also saw strong growth, with its total value increasing by 3.7% to $3.81 trillion. This surge caps off a week of steady upward momentum, driven by bullish on-chain trends, rising institutional investment, and renewed optimism surrounding crypto regulations.

With this latest rally, Bitcoin has climbed to become the fifth-largest asset globally by market capitalization. Its market cap now stands at $2.407 trillion, overtaking major names like Amazon, Google, and even Silver, based on data from companiesmarketcap.com. Gold remains the top-ranked asset with a market value of $22.64 trillion, followed by tech giants NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Apple.

Some market analysts believe Bitcoin has entered what they describe as “crisis mode,” pointing to its sharp price movements and increased volatility. Geoff Kendrick, head of digital asset research at Standard Chartered, said he expects Bitcoin to reach $135,000 by the end of the third quarter, with a possible rise to $200,000 by year-end. Bitwise’s Matt Hougan also believes strong demand and low supply could push Bitcoin toward $200,000 this year.