Japanese Investment Firm Metaplanet Buys $44 Million Worth of Bitcoin, Stock Jumps 19%


Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has purchased an additional $44 million worth of Bitcoin, resulting in a 19% increase in its stock price for the day. Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich revealed in a post on March 5 that the firm acquired 497 Bitcoin at an average price of $88,448 per coin, totaling $43.9 million. The company now holds a total of 2,888 BTC with an average purchase price of $84,240 per coin, valued at around $251 million. Despite a recent 8.5% drop in Bitcoin's price, Metaplanet's stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange rose by 19% on March 5, trading at approximately 3,985 Japanese yen ($26.60). This marks Metaplanet's second Bitcoin purchase this week, with plans to accumulate 21,000 BTC by 2026 as part of its strategy to lead Japan's Bitcoin renaissance.