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Metaplanet's Bitcoin Holdings Reach 20,000 BTC

Metaplanet's Bitcoin Holdings Reach 20,000 BTC

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin treasury to 20,000 BTC following a $112 million purchase, with shareholders approving a plan to raise $2.8 billion for further acquisitions by 2027.

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Fact Check
The statement is directly confirmed by a primary source, Metaplanet's official website (metaplanet.jp/en), which displays '₿20,000 BTC Holdings'. This is corroborated by a very recent news report from The Block detailing the purchase that brought the total to 20,000 BTC. While multiple other sources list a lower figure of 18,991 BTC, they appear to be outdated and have not yet registered the latest acquisition.
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Summary

Metaplanet acquired 1,009 BTC for $112 million at an average price of $110,720 per coin, increasing its total holdings to 20,000 BTC valued at over $2.1 billion. Shareholders approved a capital expansion plan allowing issuance of up to ¥555 billion ($3.8 billion) in preferred shares to fund a target of 210,000 BTC by 2027, equal to 1% of Bitcoin’s supply. CEO Simon Gerovich outlined two classes of perpetual equity, while Eric Trump participated as strategic advisor. The firm reported Q2 2025 profits of ¥11.1 billion ($75.1 million), a 41% increase, and ¥1.9 billion ($12.9 million) revenue from Bitcoin option sales. Metaplanet was also upgraded to mid-cap status in FTSE Russell’s September review.

Terms & Concepts
  • BTC: The ticker symbol for Bitcoin, representing units of the cryptocurrency.
  • Bitcoin: A decentralized digital currency secured by cryptography and recorded on a public blockchain.
  • Preferred shares: A class of equity that offers specific benefits like fixed yields or conversion options, often used by companies to raise capital.