Metaplanet Surges to Third Place in Global Bitcoin Holdings, Overtaking MARA Despite Stock Decline

Key Highlights

• The Tokyo-listed company acquired 5,075 BTC during Q1 2026, investing approximately $398 million with an average acquisition cost of $78,000–$79,898 per Bitcoin.
• Metaplanet’s cumulative Bitcoin reserve now reaches 40,177 BTC, with a market value ranging between $2.6–$3.9 billion based on fluctuating BTC valuations.
• This acquisition propelled the Japanese firm ahead of MARA Holdings, securing third place among global corporate Bitcoin treasuries.
• Strategy (MSTR) maintains dominance with more than 762,000 BTC in reserves; Twenty One Capital (XXI) holds the second position with 43,514 BTC.
• Bitcoin experienced a decline exceeding 3% to approximately $66,395, while BTC futures open interest contracted 4.7% to $46.71 billion.

The Japanese corporation Metaplanet expanded its Bitcoin position by 5,075 BTC throughout the initial quarter of 2026, deploying roughly $398 million in capital. The firm’s average acquisition price registered at approximately $79,898 per Bitcoin.

This strategic accumulation elevated Metaplanet’s aggregate Bitcoin reserves to 40,177 BTC. The Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed entity has now deployed approximately $4.18 billion in total Bitcoin acquisitions, establishing an average cost foundation of roughly $104,106 per BTC.

With Bitcoin currently exchanging hands around $66,395, Metaplanet faces an unrealized deficit approaching $1.5 billion on its cryptocurrency holdings.

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Neverthstanding this paper loss, the organization disclosed a BTC yield of 2.8% for the year-to-date period in 2026. The company also generated operating revenue totaling JPY 2.96 billion through its Bitcoin Income Generation division throughout the quarter.

Chief Executive Officer Simon Gerovich announced the developments via X, validating the recent acquisition while communicating directly with the shareholder community.

Metaplanet Surpasses MARA in Global Rankings

The first-quarter acquisition provided sufficient momentum for Metaplanet to eclipse MARA Holdings within the worldwide Bitcoin treasury hierarchy. MARA recently reduced its BTC reserves, creating an opportunity for Metaplanet to advance in position.

Metaplanet currently occupies third position internationally. Twenty One Capital (XXI) maintains second place with 43,514 BTC. Strategy (MSTR) operates in an entirely separate category, commanding over 762,000 BTC.

The differential between Metaplanet and Twenty One Capital stands at approximately 3,337 BTC, suggesting the second-place ranking remains within reach should aggressive acquisition activity persist.

Metaplanet has additionally restructured its capital deployment framework. The refreshed approach targets enhanced BTC yield through perpetual preferred share mechanisms and recommends suspending common share issuance when mNAV drops beneath 1. The policy also encompasses expanded share repurchase programs designed to optimize BTC yield metrics.

Bitcoin Faces Downward Pressure Following Trump Statements

The equity decline coincided with a comprehensive Bitcoin market correction. BTC depreciated more than 3% to settle near $66,395, with the 24-hour price corridor spanning between $66,226 and $69,131.

Bitcoin trading activity decreased approximately 16% during this timeframe.

President Donald Trump’s remarks concerning potential intensification in US-Iran relations contributed to heightened market anxiety throughout the trading session.

BTC futures open interest on CME contracted 0.82%. Binance registered a 5.52% reduction. Aggregate BTC futures open interest market-wide declined 4.7% to approximately $46.71 billion, based on CoinGlass analytics.

Market participants appear to be adopting cautious positioning ahead of Friday’s Nonfarm Payrolls release and a scheduled cryptocurrency options expiration event.

Metaplanet shares have depreciated more than 6% over the trailing 30-day period and have fallen 25% year-to-date. The 24-hour trading bandwidth for the equity ranged from 298 to 313 JPY, with transaction volume tracking below the typical average of approximately 30 million shares.

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