02.04.2026 10:05

Metaplanet, the Japanese firmoften dubbed “Asia’s Bitcoin strategist,” revealed that it bolstered its digital‑asset reserves by buying an additional 5,075 BTC for roughly $405.5 million on April 2, 2026. This acquisition pushes the company’s total holdings to 40,177 BTC, securing the third‑largest corporate treasury spot worldwide and eclipsing crypto miner MARA Holdings in scale.

The newly‑acquired coins were priced at an average of $79,898 each, driving a year‑to‑date yield of 2.8 %. At the moment the purchase was announced, the stash was valued near $2.6 billion. Overall, Metaplanet has spent about $4.18 billion on Bitcoin at an average cost of $104,106 per token, leaving an unrealized deficit close to $1.5 billion after the latest tranche.

CEO Simon Gerovich took to the X platform to broadcast the move to shareholders and the broader crypto community, emphasizing the strategic intent behind expanding the treasury. At the same time, the firm disclosed that its Bitcoin‑focused income generation delivered JPY 2.96 billion in operating revenue during the quarter.

The news coincided with a market‑wide sell‑off triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning of heightened tensions in the Iran conflict. Consequently, Metaplanet’s shares slipped 1.95 % on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, closing at 302 JPY, with intraday trading ranging between 298 and 313 JPY. By the close of March 31, 2026, the company’s balance sheet reflected the full 40,177‑BTC portfolio, acquired for roughly $4.18 billion, underscoring both the scale of its Bitcoin commitment and the financial pressure it now faces.