Metaplanet Records Highest Share Price Increase After Announcing Latest Bitcoin (BTC) Purchase

Japanese company Metaplanet recorded its highest share price increase in three months after announcing their latest Bitcoin (BTC) purchase.

Japanese company Metaplanet saw its biggest share price increase in three months after announcing another addition to its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings.

The company’s shares rose sharply on Monday after it revealed adding 1,040 BTC to its coffers. This marks the third major purchase by Metaplanet this month alone, highlighting its aggressive strategy of adopting Bitcoin as a corporate asset.

Bitcoin Buys Boost Stock Value

Metaplanet recently announced a purchase of Bitcoin for 15.19 billion yen (approximately $104.3 million). This purchase brings the total amount of Bitcoin owned by the company to 7,800 BTC, with a cumulative investment of 105.38 billion yen, or about $712.5 million. Their average purchase price for Bitcoin was 13.5 million yen per BTC, which comes to about $91,343 per coin.

According to data from Yahoo Finance, the increase in Metaplanet’s share price reached 12.6%. At the time of writing, the share price was 702 yen ($4.8), the highest level since February 13. In the past month, 3350.T’s share value has increased by 101.7%, largely driven by Bitcoin’s latest rally.

The company issued zero-coupon bonds to fund these Bitcoin purchases. In May 2025, Metaplanet issued a total of $64.7 million in bonds. This included $24.7 million of the 12th Series issued on May 2, $25 million of the 13th Series approved on May 7, and $15 million of the 15th Series issued on May 13.

Funding through this bond allows Metaplanet to continue expanding their Bitcoin portfolio without disrupting operational liquidity. It also demonstrates investor confidence in the company’s long-term plans to integrate Bitcoin into their economic strategy.

In its FY2025 first quarter earnings report, Metaplanet revealed revenue of $6 million, with 88% derived from Bitcoin options trading, highlighting the crucial role of crypto in the company’s financial performance.

With these impressive results, Metaplanet continues setting new benchmarks for corporate crypto adoption in the region. They showcase how the strategic integration of digital assets like Bitcoin can significantly enhance a company’s value and provide substantial financial benefits.