Metaplanet Inc. purchased an additional 555 Bitcoin after raising $25 million by issuing zero coupon bonds on May 7, 2025. These bonds were sold to EVO funds and lost interest. The money raised was entirely used to buy more Bitcoin.
Metaplanet acquired 555 BTC for $53.4 million at ~$96,134 per Bitcoin, achieving BTC yields on May 7, 2025 on YTD 2025. pic.twitter.com/xltivnyy81
– Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) May 7, 2025
Metaplanet Bitcoin Holdings
This latest acquisition cost around $53.4 million with an average price of $96,134 per Bitcoin. Metaplanet has achieved a BTC yield of 136.7% since the start of the year, indicating the effectiveness of its capital deployment strategy. As of May 7, the company holds a total of 5,555 BTC, and has been acquired for around $481.5 million on an average cost basis of $86,672 per Bitcoin.
Zero coupon bonds are structured to mature on November 6, 2025, with early redemption options available under certain conditions. By issuing bonds that do not require interest, Metaplanet minimizes capital costs while maximizing Bitcoin exposure.
The move further strengthens Metaplanet’s reputation as Japan’s leading, Bitcoin-centric public company, and leverages innovative financing strategies to promote shareholder value in the evolving digital assets landscape.
Metaplanet stocks are rising rapidly
On May 7th, Metaplanet Inc (TYO:3350) stocks surged 13.32%, closing at 485 yen as of 12:45pm JST. The stock opened for 483 yen, and briefly touched on the highest price of 502 yen.
The rally has accumulated 5555 BTC within a year following growing excitement from investors over Metaplanet’s aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy. With a market capitalization of 242.1 billion yen and a P/E ratio of 25.86, Metaplanet has gained momentum amid the revival of the wider crypto market and is positioned as a pure Bitcoin play.
