Metaplanet, the Japanese firm and largest corporate holder of Bitcoin in the country, has acquired an additional 1,009 bitcoins as part of an ongoing strategy to expand its digital asset reserves. The company now holds a total of 20,000 BTC, solidifying its position as the sixth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally, surpassing firms such as Riot Platforms and even outpacing the Bitcoin holdings of Trump Media & Technology Group, which is majority-owned by U.S. President Donald Trump [2].
This purchase follows a previously announced capital raise of $884.41 million, which will be used to fund further Bitcoin acquisitions. The capital was raised through the sale of up to 550 million new shares overseas. Despite the scale of the offering, the company’s stock price fell more than 5% on September 1, closing at $831 [2].
The company, which appointed Eric Trump to its board of advisors in March 2025, has been a consistent buyer of Bitcoin since its first purchase in April 2024. Its aggressive accumulation strategy places it among the top corporate entities with significant exposure to the cryptocurrency. Notably, Metaplanet’s holdings have grown from zero to 20,000 BTC in under a year, reflecting its strong commitment to Bitcoin as a strategic asset [2].
In contrast to Gumi, another Japanese firm that has made significant investments in both Bitcoin and XRP, Metaplanet has focused exclusively on Bitcoin. While Gumi has taken a dual approach, allocating funds to both BTC and XRP as part of a broader financial strategy, Metaplanet’s approach has been singular and highly concentrated [1]. This difference in strategy highlights the varied tactics Japanese firms are employing to integrate blockchain assets into their corporate portfolios.
Gumi has outlined plans to use staking protocols to manage its Bitcoin holdings and has also announced a multi-billion yen crypto fund in partnership with SBI Holdings, a long-standing advocate for XRP [1]. Meanwhile, Metaplanet continues to operate without public diversification beyond Bitcoin, focusing on its position as a corporate treasury and long-term store of value [2].
The Trump family’s engagement in the crypto space continues to expand, with the family-linked entities holding significant positions in various digital assets. In addition to Metaplanet’s Bitcoin holdings, the Trump Organization is also involved in other crypto initiatives, including the American Bitcoin mining enterprise and the World Liberty Financial decentralized finance project [2]. The family’s growing footprint in the sector has sparked both interest and scrutiny, particularly as the broader market continues to evolve.
At current prices, Bitcoin is valued at approximately $109,487, making Metaplanet’s holdings worth over $2.2 billion [2]. The firm’s strategy remains rooted in the long-term potential of the asset class, with no immediate plans to monetize its Bitcoin reserves. As more Japanese corporations continue to explore digital assets, Metaplanet’s position as one of the largest corporate holders is likely to attract further attention from investors and regulators alike.
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[1] Japanese Corporate Altcoin Buying Spree Continues With Gumi to Spend $17M on XRP (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/japanese-corporate-altcoin-buying-spree-233000770.html)
[2] Eric Trump-linked firm becomes 6th largest Bitcoin holder (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/eric-trump-linked-firm-becomes-165341964.html)
