Japan-based Metaplanet continued its aggressive buying strategy throughout the first quarter of 2026, purchasing another 5,075 bitcoins, equivalent to approximately $398 million. The average unit price of the company in these new purchases was 78 thousand dollars.
Remarkable increase in Metaplanet’s bitcoin assets
Metaplanet, headquartered in Tokyo, has generated a 2.8 percent return on bitcoin investments since the beginning of the year. The company holds a total of 40,177 bitcoins as of the end of March. The average cost of Bitcoins held by Metaplanet is around 97 thousand dollars.
The total value of bitcoins, which occupy an important place in the company’s balance sheet, has reached approximately 3.9 billion dollars. The latest addition of 5,075 BTC has made Metaplanet one of the leading bitcoin holding companies globally.
With the strategy it implemented, Metaplanet rose to third place among public companies that accumulate bitcoin. The decrease in the volume of MARA Holdings, which has been selling a significant amount of bitcoin recently, was effective in Metaplanet’s rise to the top of the rankings.
Global ranking and competition in Bitcoin reserves
According to the data shared by the Bitcoin Treasuries platform, there are only two companies above Metaplanet. In second place is Twenty One Capital with 43,514 bitcoins.
At the top of the list, Strategy company attracts attention with over 762 thousand bitcoins. In this context, the Strategy is clearly ahead in the amount of BTC owned.
Recent fluctuations in the bitcoin reserves of companies around the world stand out. While there is a decrease in the crypto assets held by companies, especially in the mining sector, it is noticeable that Metaplanet and similar companies continue their active investments.
In parallel with these developments, Metaplanet shares lost 2 percent in value in recent transactions and found buyers at 302 yen ($1.89).
