Metaplanet Buys 555 Bitcoin, Raises $25 Million via Zero-Coupon Bonds to Reach 5,555 BTC—Largest Holder Outside North America

Metaplanet, a publicly traded investment firm based in Tokyo, has acquired an additional 555 Bitcoin valued at approximately $53.5 million, increasing its total holdings to 5,555 BTC. This makes Metaplanet the largest public company holder of Bitcoin outside North America.

The company financed its latest purchase by issuing a second package of zero-coupon, 0% interest bonds worth $25 million to Evo Fund, with a maturity date of November 6. This follows a previous bond sale of the same amount to the same buyer. Since early 2024, Metaplanet has raised more than 35 billion yen (about $244 million) through bond issuances.

Reports also note a $21.25 million bond issuance, but the primary financing for the recent acquisition is the $25 million bond sale. Metaplanet's BTC Yield surpassed 300% in the fourth quarter of 2024 and was close to 100% in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting strong Bitcoin price performance.

Other companies such as Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), Tether, and GameStop have also increased or initiated Bitcoin purchases as a hedge against inflation.

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