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Metaplanet Buys 2,823 Bitcoin for $170.7 Million, Holdings Reach 43,000 BTC
The Tokyo-listed firm increased its bitcoin treasury to 43,000 BTC valued at $2.6 billion. It also reported $10.85 million in Q2 revenue from its Bitcoin Income Generation business.
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Metaplanet purchased an additional 2,823 BTC for $170.7 million, bringing its total holdings to 43,000 BTC valued at $2.6 billion. The acquisition makes the company the third-largest publicly traded bitcoin holder, behind Strategy and Twenty One Capital, according to data from Bitcoin Treasuries. Metaplanet shares closed 3.5 percent higher at 207 yen on Thursday after the announcement.
The company reported that its Bitcoin Income Generation business produced approximately 1.747 billion yen in operating revenue during the second quarter of fiscal 2026. First-half revenue reached 4.717 billion yen, with trailing 12-month revenue at 11.4 billion yen. Metaplanet uses bitcoin options to generate recurring income while expanding its holdings.
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