Japan’s Metaplanet Achieves 468% Bitcoin Yield in Q2 2025
Metaplanet Inc, a Tokyo-listed company, has reported a remarkable 468% Bitcoin yield in Q2 2025, solidifying its position as the fourth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally and the largest in Asia. The company’s aggressive Bitcoin treasury strategy, led by CEO Simon Gerovich, has resulted in the accumulation of 18,113 BTC worth $2.1 billion. This achievement makes Metaplanet the number one best performer out of 55,000 publicly listed companies globally in 2024.
Metaplanet’s success can be attributed to its strategic pivot from hotel management to digital assets under Gerovich’s leadership. The company has experienced over 1,000% shareholder growth in one year, reaching 128,000 shareholders. Gerovich has set an ambitious “555 Million Plan” targeting 210,000 BTC by 2027, representing approximately 1% of Bitcoin’s total supply.
Q2 Financial Report Highlights
According to the Q2 report, Metaplanet generated ¥816 million in operating profit on ¥1,239 million in revenue during Q2, primarily driven by its Bitcoin Income Generation segment that produced ¥1,131 million through BTC put option underwriting. The company’s market capitalization has increased by ¥555 billion since initiating its Bitcoin strategy, resulting in an annualized performance of 2,260%.
Metaplanet’s performance contrasts with MicroStrategy’s Q2 results, where the company recorded $14.05 billion in unrealized Bitcoin gains while holding 628,946 BTC at an average cost of $73,288. MicroStrategy has also launched a $4.2 billion preferred stock program to acquire additional Bitcoin, maintaining its position as the world’s largest corporate holder.
Innovative Financing Powers Exponential Bitcoin Accumulation Strategy
Metaplanet has doubled its Bitcoin holdings approximately every 60 days for the past 475 days, acquiring an average of 36.96 BTC daily since adopting the Bitcoin Standard in April 2024. The company has utilized zero-interest convertible bonds worth ¥270.36 billion and secured ¥9.09 billion through moving-strike warrants. The innovative financing structure aims to transform Japan’s multi-trillion-dollar fixed income market into a Bitcoin accumulation engine.
The firm additionally raised ¥12.75 billion by issuing perpetual preferred shares to strategic investors, diversifying funding sources beyond traditional equity offerings. The perpetual preferred shares offer Class A with stable dividends and lower volatility, while Class B includes conversion rights for Bitcoin upside participation.
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For Metaplanet, the company offers Japanese investors a regulated Bitcoin exposure vehicle with approximately 20% capital gains tax versus up to 55% for direct Bitcoin holdings. The company is NISA eligible for tax-exempt investment, unlike spot Bitcoin, while providing operational cash flow generation and margin trading access through Japanese securities.
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