LATEST: Metaplanet Acquires 797 Bitcoin as BTC Hits New All-Time High

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet Inc. (TYO:3350) has acquired an additional 797 BTC, boosting its total Bitcoin reserves to 16,352 BTC. The latest purchase was made at an average price of ¥18.38 billion, or approximately $117,451 per Bitcoin. This move comes as Bitcoin surged past $121,000, reaching a new all-time high of $121,156.4 on July 14.

The company now holds over ¥211.89 billion worth of Bitcoin, firmly placing itself among the top public corporate Bitcoin holders. Originally a hotel operator, Metaplanet has aggressively pivoted into the crypto space, signaling strong belief in BTC as a long-term asset. The firm disclosed this update early Monday morning, Japan time, through an official statement.

Metaplanet’s strategic accumulation comes amid growing institutional interest and surging spot BTC ETF inflows. Optimism around upcoming regulatory decisions in the U.S. is further fueling bullish sentiment across markets.

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