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Metaplanet Bitcoin Holdings Top El Salvador; Asia Leader

By: bitcoin ethereum news|2025/05/12 18:30:07
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Metaplanet now holds 6,796 BTC, more than El Salvador’s 6,714 BTC. The firm used bond sales to fund its purchases, including a recent $21.25M issuance. Metaplanet is now the largest publicly listed Bitcoin holder in Asia. Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has surpassed El Salvador in total Bitcoin holdings. The Tokyo-listed company disclosed a fresh $126.7 million Bitcoin purchase on Monday, May 12. Metaplanet’s Bitcoin holdings now at 6,796 BTC, makes it Asia’s largest public-listed corporate BTC holder. Today, May 12, Metaplanet announced the acquisition of 1,241 Bitcoin at an average price of $102,119 per coin. Based on current market valuation, the total investment is valued at close to $127 million. This transaction also marks Metaplanet’s highest purchase price per Bitcoin so far. Related: Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Bet: Tokyo Firm Adds Millions More in BTC to Treasury The purchase raised its total Bitcoin holdings to 6,796 BTC worth $707 million, bringing the unrealized profit to $99 million from the total purchase price of $608 million. In comparison, El Salvador currently holds 6,174 BTC valued at approximately $645.1 million, according to Nayi. Following the announcement, Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich took to X to highlight the milestone. “Metaplanet now holds more Bitcoin than El Salvador,” he wrote. “From humble beginnings to rivaling nation-states, we’re just getting started.” Metaplanet now holds more Bitcoin than El Salvador. From humble beginnings to rivaling nation-states, we’re just getting started. メタプラネットのビットコイン保有量がついにエルサルバドルを超えました。小さな一歩から始まり、今や国家に匹敵する規模へ。まだまだここからです。 pic.twitter.com/E18Td9tHfc — Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) May 12, 2025 Metaplanet has funded its Bitcoin accumulation through a series of bond sales. On May 10, the firm announced its 14th ordinary bond issuance, raising $21.25 million. This funding model has enabled Metaplanet to pursue a steady and aggressive acquisition strategy. The company purchased 18,925 BTC in March, 18,586 BTC in April, and 5,555 BTC on May 7—just days before its latest buy. Metaplanet reported a Bitcoin Yield of 38% for the second quarter to date. The firm achieved a 95.6% yield in the first quarter of 2025 and a year-to-date growth of 170%. The yield metric reflects the change in Bitcoin holdings per fully diluted share. The company’s shares rose 3.82% in Monday trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, suggesting positive investor sentiment following the announcement. According to Bitcoint Treasuries, Metaplanet now officially ranks as Asia’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder. Related: Metaplanet’s Stock is Up 3,600% Thanks to Bitcoin Strategy, the firm led by Michael Saylor, remains at the top with 555,450 BTC, worth about $57.8 billion. On Monday, Saylor hinted at another purchase by posting a chart of Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings along with the caption, “Connect the dots.” Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is for informational and educational purposes only. The article does not constitute financial advice or advice of any kind. Coin Edition is not responsible for any losses incurred as a result of the utilization of content, products, or services mentioned. Readers are advised to exercise caution before taking any action related to the company. Source: https://coinedition.com/japans-metaplanet-now-holds-6796-btc-more-bitcoin-than-el-salvador/

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