Metaplanet buys another $170 million of bitcoin expanding treasury to 43,000 BTC
CoinDesk 2026-07-02 08:57:20
Context: Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed firm, has purchased an additional 2,823 BTC, worth $170.7 million, bringing its total holdings to 43,000 BTC, valued at $2.6 billion. This acquisition solidifies Metaplanet's position as the world's third-largest publicly traded company holding bitcoin. The company's Bitcoin Income Generation business reported significant revenue in Q2 and the first half of FY2026.
Key Facts
- Metaplanet purchased an additional 2,823 BTC, increasing its total holdings to 43,000 BTC, valued at $2.6 billion.
- The company's Bitcoin Income Generation business generated approximately $10.85 million (JPY 1.747 billion) in Q2 revenue and $29.30 million (JPY 4.717 billion) for the first half of FY2026.
- Metaplanet's latest acquisition cements its position as the third-largest publicly traded company holding bitcoin, trailing only MicroStrategy (MSTR) and Twenty One Capital (XXI).
- The company's stock closed 3.5% higher at 207 yen ($1.28) on Thursday following the announcement of the bitcoin purchase.
- On a trailing 12-month basis, Metaplanet's Bitcoin Income Generation business reached approximately 11.4 billion yen in revenue.