Japanese crypto whale Metaplanet has gobbled up another 162 Bitcoin at an eye-watering $83,123 per coin. The March 12, 2025 purchase totaled $13.5 million, funded entirely through zero-interest bonds. No small feat in today’s market.
This latest acquisition bumps Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin holdings to 3,050 BTC, now worth a staggering $253.7 million. Their average purchase price sits at $83,180 per Bitcoin. Not too shabby considering their year-to-date Bitcoin yield has surged 53.2%. Some companies hoard cash. Metaplanet hoards Bitcoin.
While companies stockpile dollars, Metaplanet accumulates Bitcoin—amassing 3,050 BTC worth $253.7 million at an $83,180 average buy-in.
The company financed this latest Bitcoin shopping spree by issuing 2 billion Japanese yen in zero-interest bonds. Smart move. They’re practically getting free money to buy more Bitcoin. No interest payments means more capital for their Bitcoin accumulation strategy. Their expertise in specialized Bitcoin consulting makes them uniquely positioned to time these purchases effectively.
Markets reacted immediately. Bitcoin’s price jumped 2.1% within an hour of the announcement, with trading volume surging 15% to $48.2 billion. BTC/USD and BTC/JPY trading pairs saw volume increases of 18% and 12% respectively. Active Bitcoin addresses climbed 7%. The crypto bros were busy.
Technical indicators all flashed green. The 4-hour chart showed a clean breakout above $83,000 resistance, RSI jumped to 72, and MACD crossed above its signal line. Binance volume shot up 20%. This surge is particularly notable as exchanges currently hold only 2.35 million Bitcoin, the lowest level since 2018. Bullish signals everywhere you looked.
Metaplanet isn’t just any company. They’re Asia’s only dedicated Bitcoin Treasury Company and the first publicly traded Japanese firm on a Bitcoin standard. Listed on both Tokyo Stock Exchange (3350) and OTCQX (MTPLF), they’re making waves in hotel management and Web3 investments. The firm has established itself as a systematic buyer in the Asian cryptocurrency market.
Their ambitions are massive. They’re targeting 10,000 BTC by December 2025, with plans to eventually hold 21,000 BTC—a whopping 0.1% of Bitcoin’s maximum supply. They’re also developing The Bitcoin Hotel in Tokyo and hold an exclusive Bitcoin Magazine Japan license.
Talk about committing to the bit.
