Metaplanet Still Hungry for More Bitcoin Despite BTC Dropping Below Its Cost Basis

Core Insights - Metaplanet is increasing its Bitcoin holdings by securing a $100 million loan, despite the overall market downturn and Bitcoin's price dropping below $100,000 [1][6] - The company aims to accumulate 210,000 BTC by 2027 as part of its "555 Million Plan" [2] - Metaplanet has already surpassed its 2025 goal of 30,000 BTC, currently holding 30,823 BTC, making it the fourth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally [3] Company Strategy - The $100 million loan will be used for additional Bitcoin purchases and to expand its Bitcoin Income Generation initiative, which includes selling cash-secured put options [2] - Metaplanet is also executing a $500 million share repurchase program as part of its broader strategy [2] Market Context - While Metaplanet is ramping up its Bitcoin acquisitions, other corporate Bitcoin treasuries are experiencing a slowdown in accumulation [4] - Public companies collectively added 245,000 BTC in the first half of the year, but this number dropped to 205,000 BTC in the second half, with only 28,000 BTC added in Q4 so far [4][8] Comparative Holdings - Metaplanet ranks behind only three other companies in Bitcoin holdings: Strategy (640,031 BTC), MARA Holdings (52,477 BTC), and XXI (43,514 BTC) [3]