Metaplanet Acquires 555 BTC, Increasing Bitcoin Holdings to Over 5,500

Tokyo-based investment firm Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin holdings significantly with a recent acquisition of 555 bitcoins. This move, valued at $53.4 million, further solidifies Metaplanet’s position as Asia’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder. The purchase, part of the firm’s broader strategy to enhance market reach through strategic debt issuance, follows a successful fundraising effort raising over $244 million since 2024. This strategic acquisition reflects growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency and underlines Bitcoin’s increasing role within corporate financial strategies.