Tokyo-based investment company Metaplanet has increased its Bitcoin holdings to 8,888 BTC after purchasing 1,088 coins. Official figures show that each newly acquired Bitcoin costs around $107,770, totaling around $117 million.
Based on the report, the average cost of a company across all Bitcoin purchases is $93,354 per BTC. With 8,888 coins currently in hand, Metaplanet has invested nearly $830 million so far. At today’s prices, its stash is worth around $932 million, leaving the company with nearly $103 million unrealized profits.
Metaplanet wins a milestone
Metaplanet began purchasing Bitcoin in April 2024. Since then, it has moved faster than many long-term holders. Block Inc., which launched its Bitcoin program in October 2020, currently has 8,584 BTC, just behind Metaplanet.
*Metaplanet gets an additional 1,088 $ BTCtotal holdings reach 8,888 btc* pic.twitter.com/x2claiknbr
– Metaplanet Inc. (@metaplanet_jp) June 2, 2025
Bitcointreasuries data shows that Metaplanet is currently the 10th largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder. In contrast, the Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) leads the pack with 580,250 coins, with the national reserve in El Salvador standing at 6,195 BTC.
Source: Arkham
Cost and market value
According to the latest update, Metaplanet spent about $117 million on its latest 1,088 BTC purchase. In total, the company poured nearly $830 million into the Bitcoin Treasury. As of June 2, 2025, these 8,888 coins are valued at approximately $932 million.
It leaves the book with nearly $102.5 million unrealized profits. The report also shows that Metaplanet’s Bitcoin yield reached 96% between January 1st and March 31st, 2025. From April 1st to June 2nd, 2025, the yield was 66%.
Changes in corporate strategy
Other companies are following the same path. The strategy holds 580,250 bitcoins, suggesting another purchase on social media. DDC Enterprise has added 79 BTC to 100 total. Jetking, a company listed in India, has added nearly six coins and currently holds 21.
Orange is my favorite color pic.twitter.com/rc9jicjoat
– Michael Saylor (@saylor) June 1, 2025
Meanwhile, Brazilian company Méliuz is planning to sell publicly traded shares to raise R$450 million (approximately $78 million) with the aim of purchasing Bitcoin. Based on the report, DDC CEO Norma Chu said that Bitcoin supply is limited and that 24/7 liquidity fits the needs of the Ministry of Finance.
Global and Sovereign Movements
The government is also intervening. El Salvador stacked 6,195 BTC in the National Reserve. Crossing the border, Panama’s state-owned banks will open Bitcoin savings accounts and allow tax payments using crypto.
Metaplanet acquired 1088 BTC for $117.3 million at $107,771 per Bitcoin, achieving a 225.4% YTD 2025 BTC yield. $ BTC It was acquired for $829.7 million at ~$93,354 per Bitcoin. $ mtplf pic.twitter.com/fyjihioizl
– Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) June 2, 2025
Panama City mayor Mayer Mizrachi announced these moves in 2025 Bitcoin Conference held in Las Vegas. Panama’s Tower Bank has also agreed to accept cryptocurrency tax payments, indicating an increased official support.
Looking ahead
Metaplanet has set a goal to reach 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025. 8,888 coins have already been secured, and the company is close to 89% of its target. The company’s CEO, Simon Gerovich, has marked a milestone in a post celebrating the lucky “8888” figure.
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