Japanese investment firm Metaplanet recorded a $12.8 billion trading volume in June. The company continues to grow its Bitcoin holdings and explore acquisitions, including a potential purchase of a digital bank in Japan.
Metaplanet Trading Volume Hits $12.8 Billion in June
According to Reuters, Metaplanet’s trading volume reached 1.86 trillion yen ($12.87 billion) in June. This figure surpassed major Japanese firms such as Toyota Motor and Sony Group in trading activity. Only Advantest ranked above Metaplanet in Japan’s prime market.
CEO Simon Gerovich confirmed the volume via an X post, stating, “Metaplanet records 1.86 trillion yen in trading value in June… Surpasses the trading volume of major Prime market stocks like Toyota and Sony.” Metaplanet’s stock is currently trading at 1,565 yen, up 0.85%. It has risen 16% in the past month and 337% over six months.
The company’s rapid trading growth is driven by its aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy. On the last day of June, Metaplanet added 2,205 BTC worth 31.7 billion yen. It will target to own 100,000 BTC in 2026 and 210,000 BTC in 2027.
Bitcoin Holdings to Fuel Expansion into Digital Banking
Metaplanet will use its available reserves of Bitcoin in order to finance expansion through income-generating investments. The small spot with a focus potential is the purchase of a digital bank in Japan. CEO Gerovich said the firm could use Bitcoin as collateral to secure financing for such deals.
In a recent interview, Gerovich explained the firm’s strategy: “We think of it as a Bitcoin gold rush. We need to accumulate as much Bitcoin as we can… to get to a point where we’ve reached escape velocity and it just makes it very difficult for others to catch up.”
The company sees Bitcoin as a long-term asset and financial tool. By utilizing BTC-secured loans, Metaplanet aims to invest and have some exposure to crypto at the same time.
Bitcoin Strategy Boosts Revenue and Market Position
Metaplanet was initially a hotel operator and shifted its course to digital assets by 2024. The shift has left it with the 15,555 BTC, the fifth-largest of any publicly traded company in the world holding Bitcoin. The company’s Bitcoin Income Generation business saw a 42% increase in revenue during Q2.
Capital in.
Volatility on.
Revenue up.
Bitcoin ahead. https://t.co/VcROOHqe9x pic.twitter.com/rmpU4PGrJN— Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) July 2, 2025
The firm’s bold approach helped it outperform S&P 500 revenue estimates. It now positions itself as a major player in the crypto-financial sector. Market analysts continue to track the stock as its trading activity and Bitcoin assets grow.
