Metaplanet has announced the acquisition of 555 bitcoins worth $53 million, increasing its reserves of the leading cryptocurrency to 5555 BTC. Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerowitz called reaching the milestone of 5555 BTC “an important step toward the strategic goal — 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025 and 21,000 BTC by the end of 2026.” He noted that the company aims to become a global leader among bitcoin holders, representing Japan in the global “bitcoin race.”

According to Gerowitz, the digital gold accumulation strategy has already brought significant results for Metaplanet. The BTC Yield indicator, reflecting the growth in the amount of bitcoin per share, has reached 136.7% since the start of 2025. The company’s shares rose by 1819% in 2024 and added another 75% in 2025, reaching a historic high of over 7,000 yen (around $49) per share.

In addition, Metaplanet has strengthened its market position by becoming the largest component of the CoinShares Blockchain Global Equity Index, with a share of 6.27%. This, according to the CEO, underscores the company’s growing role.

Gerowitz also noted that Metaplanet’s strategy is similar to that of Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy, which holds 555,450 BTC worth around $54 billion. At the same time, he emphasized that Metaplanet stands out for its high transparency and aggressive accumulation approach, making it the largest public bitcoin holder in Asia and one of the top ten globally.