Metaplanet Reports 40,177 Bitcoin Holdings in First-Quarter 2026 Update

The Japanese company says its stash equals nearly 87% of all Bitcoin held by publicly listed firms in Japan, reinforcing its rank as the world’s third-largest corporate Bitcoin holder.

Summary

Metaplanet disclosed holdings of 40,177 Bitcoin in its first-quarter 2026 report, according to the update. The company said this amount represents nearly 87% of all Bitcoin owned by publicly traded firms in Japan, highlighting its outsized role in the country’s corporate crypto market. The disclosure also reinforces Metaplanet’s position as the world’s third-largest corporate Bitcoin holder, underscoring the continued concentration of Bitcoin treasury exposure among a small number of public companies.

Terms & Concepts
  • Bitcoin treasury: A corporate strategy of holding Bitcoin on a company’s balance sheet as a reserve asset.
  • Publicly traded firms: Companies whose shares are listed and traded on a stock exchange.
  • Corporate Bitcoin holder: A company that owns Bitcoin as part of its treasury or investment assets.