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Japan-based firm strengthens its position with nearly $400 million purchase, surpassing MARA Holdings in global rankings.
What to know:
- Metaplanet acquired 5,075 BTC in the first quarter of 2026 for $398 million, raising its total holdings to 40,177 BTC valued at approximately $3.9 billion.
- Metaplanet surpasses MARA Holdings to become the third largest corporate holder of bitcoin, following MARA’s reduction of its BTC holdings.
- Twenty One Capital (XXI) ranks second with 43,514 BTC, while Strategy (MSTR) remains the largest with over 762,000 BTC.
Metaplanet (3350) has continued to enhance its accumulation approach during the first quarter of 2026, purchasing 5,075 BTC for around $398 million, which translates to an average acquisition cost of about $78,000 per coin.
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The Tokyo-based enterprise has achieved a BTC yield of 2.8% year-to-date.
As of March 31, Metaplanet’s total bitcoin holdings stand at 40,177 BTC, obtained for an estimated $3.9 billion, with an average cost basis of roughly $97,000 per BTC.
Metaplanet now ranks as the third largest company globally in terms of bitcoin treasury, surpassing MARA Holdings after the miner significantly decreased its bitcoin reserves.
According to Bitcoin Treasuries, Twenty One Capital (XXI) holds the second position with 43,514 BTC, while Strategy (MSTR) is substantially the largest with over 762,000 BTC.
Metaplanet’s shares experienced a decline of 2%, trading at 302 yen ($1.89).
