Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Treasury to 43,000 BTC With $170M Purchase

Key Takeaways:

• Metaplanet purchased 2,823 BTC worth approximately $170.7 million, increasing its total holdings to 43,000 BTC.
• The Tokyo-listed company is now the third-largest publicly traded corporate Bitcoin holder, behind Strategy and Twenty One Capital.
• Metaplanet's Bitcoin Income Generation business posted 1.75 billion yen in Q2 FY2026 operating revenue, highlighting its strategy of combining Bitcoin accumulation with recurring income.

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has acquired an additional 2,823 BTC valued at approximately $170.7 million. The latest purchase has raised its total Bitcoin treasury to 43,000 BTC worth around $2.6 billion. It further strengthens the company's position as one of the world's largest corporate Bitcoin holders and reflects its continued commitment to a Bitcoin-focused treasury strategy.

Becomes Third-Largest Public Bitcoin Holder

Following the acquisition, Metaplanet has become the third-largest publicly traded company holding Bitcoin, according to data from Bitcoin Treasuries. The company now trails only Strategy and Twenty One Capital in corporate Bitcoin holdings. Investors responded positively to the announcement, with Metaplanet's shares rising 3.5% to 207 yen ($1.28) in Thursday trading.

Bitcoin Income Business Delivers Growth

Alongside the purchase, Metaplanet reported strong second-quarter FY2026 results for its Bitcoin Income Generation business. The division generated approximately 1.75 billion yen ($10.85 million) in operating revenue during the quarter, bringing first-half revenue to 4.72 billion yen. On a trailing 12-month basis, revenue reached roughly 11.4 billion yen.

The company generates recurring income by using Bitcoin options while continuing to expand its treasury holdings. The latest results underscore Metaplanet's strategy of pairing long-term Bitcoin accumulation with revenue-generating financial products, enabling it to grow both its digital asset reserves and operating income.