Metaplanet Acquires 150 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 3,350 BTC

Tokyo-based investment firm Metaplanet has acquired an additional 150 bitcoin (BTC), increasing its total holdings to 3,350 BTC, valued at approximately $291 million.

Key points:

• Recent acquisition follows the appointment of Eric Trump to its strategic advisory board.
• Metaplanet aims to enhance shareholder value through bitcoin investments, tracking performance via a metric called BTC Yield.
• BTC Yield from July to September 2024 was 41.7%, rising to 309.8% from October to December 2024 due to increased bitcoin purchases amid price surges.
• As of March 24, 2025, their BTC Yield stands at 68.3% for the year.