- Metaplanet surpasses Hut 8, aiming for 30,000 BTC in 2025.
- Reported value of 11,111 BTC is $1.1 billion.
- Stock up 393% year-to-date amid BTC focus.
Metaplanet Holdings, Inc. has acquired 1,111 Bitcoin, overtaking Hut 8 Mining as the eighth-largest corporate BTC holder as of June 23, 2025. The Tokyo-based firm now controls 11,111 BTC worth $1.1 billion.
Metaplanet’s Strategic Move
Metaplanet Holdings, Inc., led by Simon Gerovich, confirmed its latest Bitcoin acquisition. The company acquired 1,111 BTC, valuing its total holdings at approximately $1.1 billion. Earlier, the company’s representative director indicated the firm’s year-to-date return has increased significantly.
Simon Gerovich, Representative Director, Metaplanet Holdings, Inc., confirmed the acquisition, stating:
“The company’s year-to-date Bitcoin yield is 306.7% in 2025, up from 95.6% in Q1 and 107.9% in Q2, as measured against fully diluted share metrics.”
Hut 8 Mining, operating primarily out of North America, has been outpaced in Bitcoin acquisitions by Metaplanet’s bold purchasing moves. Public records show Metaplanet’s goal to accumulate a total of up to 210,000 BTC by 2027, including future large acquisitions.
Market Response and Analyst Insights
The acquisition impacted Metaplanet’s stock, which experienced a 3.54% drop in morning trading. However, the stock gain remains strong on a yearly basis. Investors keen on Metaplanet’s Bitcoin strategy contribute to elevated market interest.
Financial analysts are closely monitoring Metaplanet given its assertive BTC purchases. Market trends reflect bullish expectations on potential financial benefits and heightened market interest in the firm’s holdings.
Metaplanet’s actions align with historical patterns of corporate BTC accumulation seen with firms like MicroStrategy. The tech-driven focus fosters competition among corporations to position Bitcoin as part of a long-term strategic plan.
