MetaPlanet's holdings increase 20-fold in one year—strategy to acquire over 35,000 Bitcoins accelerates

According to the financial report published by MetaPlanet on December 30, it has been revealed that the company acquired 4,279 Bitcoins for 69.85 billion yen (approximately $530 million) during Q4 of fiscal year 2025 (October 1 to December 31). With this additional purchase, the company’s total holdings have reached 35,102 Bitcoins, and the total investment amount has amounted to 559.72 billion yen.

Rapid Growth Trajectory Over the Past Year

The most notable point is the dramatic increase in holdings. As of the end of December 2024, the Bitcoin holdings were only 1,761, but within just one year, they expanded approximately 20 times. This rapid growth is supported by a clear strategic shift within the company.

The funding to realize this additional purchase is multifaceted. They raised 21.249 billion yen through the issuance of Type B preferred shares targeted at overseas institutional investors. Additionally, they utilized a credit facility secured by Bitcoin, executing external financing of a total of 2.8 billion USD (about 437 billion yen). Such diversified funding strategies enable continuous accumulation.

CEO Simon Gerovich’s Ambitious Goals

In an interview at the beginning of the year, CEO Simon Gerovich set a goal of “holding 10,000 BTC” and “ranking among the top 10 Bitcoin holders globally.” The company has significantly exceeded these initial targets and is currently ranked 4th in the world for Bitcoin holdings among publicly listed companies.

Building on achievements that far surpass previous commitments, the company has set a new ambitious milestone: “acquiring a total of 210,000 BTC by 2027.” Achieving this goal will likely depend on technical factors such as market conditions and price fluctuations around resistance bands.

Bitcoin Income Business as a Growth Driver

A key business supporting the company’s purchasing strategy is the Bitcoin income business. This division generates revenue by utilizing derivatives to earn option premiums and allocates the profits toward long-term Bitcoin accumulation.

The revenue for Q4 is expected to reach approximately 4.2 billion yen, and for the full year, it is projected to significantly surpass the initial estimate of 3 billion yen, reaching about 8.6 billion yen. The strong performance of this income business clearly underpins MetaPlanet’s ongoing Bitcoin accumulation efforts.

Significance as a Turning Point in Strategy

After a period ending in late September when purchase reports ceased, the announcement of this recent buy signifies the company’s return to the market. Through organization-wide fundraising and the utilization of business profits, MetaPlanet is accelerating its position as a Bitcoin-holding company. The aggressive buying amid Bitcoin prices in the 90,000-dollar range demonstrates the company’s firm conviction in its long-term strategy.