Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has overtaken El Salvador in Bitcoin holdings, now possessing 6,796 BTC valued at approximately $707 million. This milestone follows Metaplanet’s recent acquisition of 1,241 BTC at an average price of ¥14.8 million ($101,843) per coin, marking its largest single purchase to date.
Since initiating its Bitcoin accumulation strategy in April 2024, Metaplanet has rapidly expanded its holdings, achieving an average purchase price of $91,000 per BTC. The firm’s aggressive approach includes a significant acquisition of 5,555 BTC on May 7, along with multiple purchases in April and March totaling over 37,000 BTC.
El Salvador, previously recognized for its national Bitcoin reserve, currently holds 6,714 BTC worth around $642 million. Metaplanet’s surpassing of this figure underscores its commitment to integrating Bitcoin into its corporate treasury strategy.
Metaplanet’s stock (3350.T) has experienced a substantial increase, reflecting investor confidence in its Bitcoin-centric approach. The firm reports a Bitcoin Yield—a metric indicating the percentage change in BTC holdings per fully diluted share—of 38% for the current quarter, following a 95.6% yield in Q1 2025.
As of now, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at approximately $103,920, with a slight increase of 0.00053% from the previous close. The intraday high and low are $104,923 and $103,445, respectively.
Metaplanet’s strategic positioning places it as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder in Asia and the tenth largest globally, highlighting the growing trend of institutional adoption of cryptocurrency as a treasury asset.
