Metaplanet Stock Price Surges to Three-Month Highs After Announcing New Bitcoin (BTC) Acquisition

The company added 1,004 BTC to its treasury, marking its third significant purchase this month.

Japanese firm Metaplanet saw its stock price soar to three-month highs on Monday after announcing its latest Bitcoin (BTC) acquisition.

The company said it had added 1,004 BTC to its treasury, bringing its total to 7,800. This marks its third significant purchase this month.

A week earlier, it had bought 1,241 BTC, pushing past El Salvador’s reserves. Previously, on May 7, Metaplanet made a comparatively smaller purchase of 555 BTC.

Metaplanet Stock Benefits From Bitcoin Purchases

According to the official disclosure, the latest transaction was valued at 15.19 billion yen (approximately $104.3 million). Metaplanet’s average buying cost was 15.13 million yen, equivalent to $103,873 per BTC.

“From July 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024, the Company’s BTC Yield was 41.7%. From October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, the Company’s BTC Yield was 309.8%. From January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025, the company achieved a BTC Yield of 95.6%. Quarter to Date, from April 1, 2025, to May 19, 2025, the Company’s BTC Yield is 47.8%,” the statement read.

Metaplanet issues zero-coupon ordinary bonds to fund these purchases. In May 2025, it issued bonds worth $64.7 million. This includes $24.7 million from the 12th Series issued on May 2, $25 million from the 13th Series approved on May 7, and $15 million from the 15th Series issued on May 13.

The company now holds a total of 7,800 Bitcoin, with an aggregate investment of 105.38 billion yen, or roughly $712.5 million. The average historical purchase price across its Bitcoin holdings stands at 13.5 million yen per BTC, approximately $91,343 per coin.

Meanwhile, following the news, Metaplanet stock, 3350.T, appreciated by 12.6%, according to Yahoo Finance data. At press time, its trading price was 702 yen ($4.8), marking highs last seen on February 13.

Over the past month alone, 3350.T’s value has increased by 101.7%, greatly benefiting from Bitcoin’s latest rally. In fact, since adopting a Bitcoin reserve strategy, the stock prices have increased over 15-fold.

The firm’s financial performance further supports this upward trajectory. In its Q1 FY2025 earnings report, Metaplanet disclosed revenues of $6 million, with 88% derived from Bitcoin options trading.

This highlighted the important role BTC plays in its financial success. As the firm continues integrating Bitcoin into its economic strategy, it is setting a new benchmark for corporate crypto adoption in the region.