Just In: Asia's Metaplanet Adds 780 Bitcoin As MicroStrategy Signals New Purchase

Metaplanet, Asia’s largest public Bitcoin holder, has made headlines one again with a significant addition to its BTC portfolio. The Japanese investment firm has added 780 Bitcoin to its holdings, bringing its total to 17,132 BTC, valued at approximately $1.73 billion. With this latest acquisition, Metaplanet cements its status as a major player, positioning itself as a strong competitor to Michael Saylor’s Strategy.

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Metaplanet Accumulates 780 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Hit $1.7B

In the latest move, Metaplanet has purchased 780 Bitcoin, valued at $92.5 million. This acquisition, made at an average price of $118,622 per BTC, has brought the asset manager’s total holding to 17,132 BTC, valued at around $1.73 billion. The average acquisition cost is $101,030 per coin. In an X post, CEO Simon Gerovich stated that this purchase has resulted in a year-to-date BTC yield of 449.7% as of July 28, 2025.

Notably, the move follows Metaplanet’s recent purchase of 797 Bitcoin for $93.6 million when BTC hovered around its new all-time high of $122k. The asset manager’s strategic BTC purchase aligns with the company’s aggressive Bitcoin accumulation plan to acquire 210,000 Bitcoin by the end of 2027.

Source: Bitcoin Treasuries; Top Public Holders of BTCIt is noteworthy that Metaplanet’s latest purchase follows Michael Saylor’s recent announcement to add more coins to Strategy’s BTC stash. As CoinGape reported, Strategy currently holds a total of 607,770 BTC with a valuation of around $71.8 billion. This has placed Strategy as the largest public holder of BTC, while Metaplanet is ranked 7th.

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