Metaplanet bought 2,823 Bitcoin for about JPY 35.89 billion in Q2 2026

The company, often described as Japan’s MicroStrategy, said the purchase was worth about $221 million and adds to its position as a publicly listed Bitcoin treasury company.

Summary

Metaplanet added 2,823 BTC in the second quarter of 2026 for about JPY 35.89 billion, or roughly $221 million. The company is often described as Japan’s MicroStrategy and as one of the world’s largest publicly listed Bitcoin treasury companies, underscoring its strategy of holding Bitcoin on its balance sheet as a corporate treasury asset.

Terms & Concepts
  • Bitcoin treasury company: A company that holds Bitcoin as a core balance-sheet asset.
  • BTC: Ticker symbol for Bitcoin.