Metaplanet purchased an additional 2,823 BTC, bringing its reserves to 43,000 BTC. An aggressive strategy to challenge the Bitcoin giants. Why such a bold bet? And what are the dangers? Let's enter this historic repository.
In brief
- Metaplanet acquires 2,823 BTC, bringing its portfolio to 43,000 bitcoin (≈$4.1 billion).
- Metaplanet's dual strategy between massive purchases and income via covered options to reduce costs.
- Metaplanet: high risk, very strong concentration on Bitcoin, stocks up despite volatility.
Metaplanet acquires 2,823 BTC and exceeds 43,000 bitcoin
In July 2026, the Japanese company Metaplanet made headlines again by acquiring 2,823 BTC at an average price of 12.71 million yen (≈ $78,850), bringing its reserves to 43,000 BTC, or $4.1 billion. A performance that makes the company one of the largest corporate holders of bitcoin in the world. But this gathering is not a gamble. Indeed, Metaplanet relies on a dual strategy: massive purchases and the generation of income through covered options.
Which then brings its average acquisition cost to 12.093 million yen per BTC (or approximately $75,000). Result ? The company keeps smiling despite bitcoin's 31% drop in 2026, with its shares up 3.5% after the announcement. The risk, however, is enormous. With BTC still volatile, Metaplanet is banking on a market rise for its future.
Japan vs. United States: Can Metaplanet compete with Strategy?
The corporate Bitcoin war now pits two giants against each other, Metaplanet, in Japan, and Strategy, in the United States. The first is accelerating its purchases, while the second, led by Michael Saylor, has modified its strategy to favor dividends and cash flow. Stratégy, however, remains the undisputed king with more than 200,000 BTC, but Metaplanet demonstrates unparalleled aggressiveness with its 43,000 BTC. Japan is playing on an offensive strategy, the United States prefers to take precautions.
The American authorities (SEC), however, are closely monitoring Strategy's movements, while Metaplanet, based in Japan, benefits from a less restrictive environment. Advantage or pitfall? If bitcoin rebounds, Metaplanet could well become the new benchmark. But if the market collapses, this extreme concentration in BTC could prove disastrous. One thing is certain: this East-West battle is a game-changer.
Metaplanet and MicroStrategy embody two different visions of bitcoin (BTC). Japanese audacity in the face of American prudence. Who is right? We'll see. And you, do you prefer to bet on attack or defense?
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