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Metaplanet’s Chief Executive Officer has reiterated the company’s ambitious goal of accumulating 10,000 BTC, underscoring a focus on long-term value creation rather than short-term stock price fluctuations.
Even with recent declines in stock prices, Metaplanet’s Bitcoin reserves and per-share yield have seen significant increases, positioning the firm as Asia’s largest publicly traded holder of Bitcoin.
The company’s strategic approach demonstrates a robust commitment to Bitcoin as a treasury asset and underscores its leadership role in the corporate adoption of cryptocurrency.
In response to shareholder apprehension regarding Metaplanet’s plummeting stock prices, CEO Simon Gerovich articulated the company’s unwavering dedication to a long-term strategy that prioritizes Bitcoin (BTC) accumulation and sustained value creation.
In a message shared on Tuesday via X, Gerovich reaffirmed the commitment of the Japanese investment firm to foster enduring corporate value instead of succumbing to the whims of short-lived stock price trends.
“Some shareholders have expressed concerns about our share price,” Gerovich stated. “We take these concerns seriously and would like to express our sincere gratitude to all shareholders for their continued support and belief in our vision, even in today’s volatile market environment.”
一部の株主の皆さまから、株価に対するご不安の声をいただいております。そうしたご意見は真摯に受け止めており、足元のような不安定な市場環境においても当社のビジョンを信じて支えてくださっている皆さまに、心より感謝申し上げます。…
— Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) April 22, 2025
Despite Stock Declines, Metaplanet CEO Confident in Bitcoin Accumulation Strategy
Metaplanet’s shares, which trade in Tokyo, have experienced a decline of 15.8% in the last month and are down 7.6% since the beginning of the year.
This stock slide echoes a broader downturn among Bitcoin proxy stocks like MicroStrategy, even as Bitcoin itself has maintained its upward trajectory in 2025.
Nonetheless, Metaplanet’s stock has surged over 860% since it launched its Bitcoin treasury strategy in April 2024.
Gerovich underscored that temporary fluctuations in stock prices do not accurately represent the company’s operational performance.
“We are steadily executing on a clear strategy as a Bitcoin treasury company, aiming to become one of the most valuable companies in the world in the future, and we are demonstrating our progress with clear KPIs,” he explained.
Recently, Metaplanet revealed the acquisition of 330 BTC, valued at approximately $28 million, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 4,855 BTC.
The company remains on course to achieve its target of acquiring 10,000 BTC by year’s end, despite prevailing market uncertainties and macroeconomic challenges.
At present market valuations, its Bitcoin assets amount to around $430 million, establishing it as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder in Asia and the tenth largest worldwide.
According to Gerovich, the company is not only seeing growth in assets but also in investor interest. “We’ve seen about a sevenfold increase in shareholders,” he noted, referencing a surge in institutional engagement and inclusion in ETFs and indexes.
Metaplanet Records BTC Yield of 119%, Exceeding Quarterly Target
Metaplanet evaluates its performance through a metric known as BTC Yield, which assesses the change in the total Bitcoin held relative to fully diluted shares outstanding. Year-to-date, the firm’s BTC Yield is reported at 119.3%, well above its quarterly target of 35%.
Japan’s @Metaplanet_JP plans to scale its Bitcoin holdings to 10,000 BTC this year, using advanced capital market strategies to accelerate its crypto growth.#Metaplanet #BitcoinTreasury https://t.co/8CzfEGItV1
— Finance Newso.com (@Finance Newso) January 6, 2025
Additionally, the company tracks what it terms BTC Gain, which measures value accrued through financial strategies beyond straightforward purchases.
In a notable instance, Metaplanet strategically acquired $67.9 million worth of Bitcoin using cash-secured put options while investing only $62.7 million in capital. Overall, the firm claims to have achieved an additional 2,174 BTC through such innovative financial maneuvers.
“These are not future ‘hopes,’ but results that have already been achieved,” Gerovich stated, adding that he is a significant shareholder himself and prioritizes the interests of all investors.
He remarked, “That is why I always prioritize shareholder interests in all my decisions. Our goal is to maximize the value of our shares and the amount of Bitcoin held per share, creating value in the long term.”
Despite the current market sentiment not reflecting the company’s fundamentals, Gerovich remains optimistic.
“Stock prices will not necessarily reflect these results in the short term, but we are confident that over the medium to long term they will converge to fundamentals,” he asserted, emphasizing that the journey is just beginning.
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