Metaplanet Adds 330 BTC as Bitcoin Tops $87K

Japan's Metaplanet buys 330 BTC as Bitcoin crosses $87K, becoming the 10th-largest public BTC holder. Here's why institutions are backing BTC over stocks.

Metaplanet Buys More Bitcoin as Price Crosses $87K

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has gone all in on Bitcoin yet again. As BTC prices soared past $87,300, the Tokyo-listed company announced a fresh purchase of 330 BTC, worth approximately $28 million, on Monday. This marks Metaplanet’s third major Bitcoin buy this month, further cementing its position among the largest public BTC holders globally.

With this latest acquisition, Metaplanet now owns a total of 4,855 BTC, currently valued at over $420 million. Based on its aggressive acquisition pace, it now ranks as the tenth-largest public company holding Bitcoin, according to data from Bitcoin Treasuries.

A Strategic Bet Amid Market Turmoil

Metaplanet’s growing BTC stash comes at a time when global financial markets remain on shaky ground. U.S. equities, in particular, have been hit hard following President Trump’s aggressive tariff announcements, which triggered a sharp sell-off.

In just two days, $5.4 trillion was wiped out from U.S. stock markets, with the Nasdaq dropping 11%, according to market analysts. In contrast, Bitcoin showed relative strength, dipping only 6% during the same period, reinforcing its "digital gold" narrative among investors seeking a hedge.

Japanese Companies Are Quietly Embracing Bitcoin

Metaplanet isn’t the only Japanese firm betting big on Bitcoin.

Last week, fashion retailer ANAP Holdings revealed that it had purchased approximately 16.66 BTC, valued at around $1.4 million. The acquisition was managed by its newly established subsidiary, ANAP Lightning Capital, signaling the brand’s entry into crypto asset management.

ANAP has adopted an interesting metric called "BTC Yield" a performance measure assessing the growth of bitcoin per fully diluted share. According to the firm:

Quarter-to-date BTC yield stands at 12.1%
Previous quarter’s BTC yield was an impressive 95%

The firm also announced plans to mark its BTC holdings to market value on a quarterly basis. This means gains and losses will directly impact their profit and loss statements, adding transparency to how crypto assets impact their financial health.

Bitcoin Outshines U.S. Equities Again

Bitcoin’s resilience amid a broader market sell-off is helping restore investor confidence. While traditional equities took a beating in April, BTC managed to bounce back faster.

BTC briefly dipped but quickly recovered above $87,000
Nasdaq remains down more than 10% for the month
Gold also surged, reflecting a flight to safe-haven assets

This reaffirms Bitcoin’s growing role as a hedge against inflation, fiat currency devaluation, and geopolitical shocks a perspective once considered niche, but now becoming mainstream.

Read Next: Bitcoin vs. Gold as Safe-Haven Assets - CoinDesk

Metaplanet’s Stock Gets a Boost

Investors seem to be appreciating Metaplanet’s BTC strategy at least for now. Following the latest Bitcoin buy, Metaplanet’s stock rose by nearly 0.9% on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE).

The company is positioning itself similarly to MicroStrategy, the U.S.-based business intelligence firm that turned itself into a Bitcoin holding company under Michael Saylor’s leadership. MicroStrategy currently holds over 214,000 BTC, setting the benchmark for public companies going all in on digital assets.

Check Out: MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Strategy - Company Website

Why Bitcoin Is Gaining Institutional Appeal in Japan

Japan has long been a leader in crypto adoption, boasting one of the most robust regulatory frameworks for digital assets. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) was among the first regulators globally to issue exchange licenses and enforce AML/KYC requirements.

This clear legal structure gives Japanese firms like Metaplanet and ANAP a relatively stable environment to integrate crypto assets into their balance sheets without fear of regulatory whiplash.

Final Thoughts

Metaplanet’s continued Bitcoin accumulation sends a clear signal: institutions in Asia, particularly Japan, are not only bullish on crypto they’re putting their money where their mouth is.

While the U.S. market wavers amid political and economic uncertainty, BTC is proving to be a resilient asset attracting new institutional players. If this trend continues, expect more Japanese firms and possibly others across Asia to follow Metaplanet’s lead.

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