Metaplanet, also popular as Japan’s MicroStrategy, announced a fresh purchase of 162. Bitcoins for an investment value of $13.5 while buying the recent BTC dips. The announcement sent the stock price 8% higher past 3,500 JPY levels on Wednesday’s trading session.
Furthermore, the company issued 2 billion JPY worth of bonds at 0% rate to fund additional BTC purchases. Bitcoin price selling pressure has shot up this week ahead. The US CPI data release and macro uncertainties amid the Trump tariff war. The Japanese firm seems to be making the most of this opportunity by buying the dips.
Metaplanet Stock Jumps 8% on Fresh Bitcoin Purchases
On Wednesday, Metaplanet announced its latest Bitcoin acquisition, purchasing 162 BTC for approximately $13.5 million, with an average purchase price of $83,123 per Bitcoin. Additionally, the company reported a year-to-date (YTD) BTC yield of 53.2% in 2025, delivering impressive returns despite a volatile crypto market. As of March 12, 2025, Metaplanet holds 3,050 BTC, acquired at a cumulative cost of roughly $253.7 million, with an average purchase price of $83,180 per Bitcoin. Nearly 50% of its BTC holdings were purchased in 2025 only.
Earlier today, the firm announced that its Board of Directors has approved issuing its 8th Series of Ordinary Bonds to EVO FUND. The JPY 2 billion (approximately $18.2 million) bond issuance is part of the company’s strategy to acquire Bitcoin. The announcement comes just two days after MicroStrategy announced its plans to raise $21 billion for Bitcoin purchases. According to the notice, the funds raised will be allocated explicitly for Bitcoin purchases, per the plans detailed in its January 28, 2025 notice regarding Stock Acquisition Rights.
Following today’s development, the stock price gained 7.93%, moving to 3,605. The stock has been range-bound between 3,300 and 4,000 JPY levels amid the current market volatility.
BTC Whale Accumulation on the Rise
Despite the intense selling pressure in BTC over the past few weeks, long-term holders. Bitcoin whales have been strategically accumulating at every fall. As per the data from CryptoQuant, Bitcoin whales have accumulated over 65,000 BTC in the last 30 days, even as the cryptocurrency faces ongoing market corrections.
While the accumulation may not immediately impact Bitcoin’s short-term price, it indicates significant absorption by influential holders. BTC’s price currently holds above the crucial support of $80,000; however, there have been rising calls for a dip under $70,000 before the long-term uptrend is resumed.
Summary
After purchasing 162 Bitcoins for $13.5 million, Metaplanet—a Japanese business sometimes likened to MicroStrategy—saw an 8% increase in stock price. The corporation issued JPY 2 billion in bonds to finance more Bitcoin purchases. Bitcoin whales—including Metaplanet—continue to acquire the coin despite continuous market volatility, indicating hope for the currency’s long run. With much of it obtained in 2025, Metaplanet’s overall Bitcoin holdings today surpass 3,000 BTC.
