Bitcoin Whale Metaplanet Gobbles Up 555 More BTC as Stock Soars 41% Weekly

By: coin central|2025/05/07 17:15:01

TLDR:Metaplanet announced plans to raise $25 million for Bitcoin purchases through its 13th Series of Ordinary BondsThe company added 555 BTC to its treasury, bringing total holdings to 5,555 BTC acquired at an average price of $86,672Metaplanet stock jumped 12% following the announcement and is up 41% weeklyBitcoin price is hovering around $96,500 as US-China trade talks are set to resumeMetaplanet is expanding with a new Florida subsidiary aimed at raising $250 million from US capital marketsMetaplanet Inc., often referred to as “Japan’s MicroStrategy,” has announced plans to raise $25 million through its 13th Series of Ordinary Bonds to fund new Bitcoin acquisitions. The company’s stock jumped 12% following the announcement, adding to its weekly gains of 41% as investors react to its crypto-focused strategy.*Metaplanet Issues 25 Million USD in 0% Ordinary Bonds to Purchase Additional $BTC* pic.twitter.com/ruPsX85Ot1— Metaplanet Inc. (@Metaplanet_JP) May 7, 2025The Tokyo-listed firm disclosed it recently purchased 555 Bitcoin for approximately $49.6-53.4 million at an average price of $96,134 per coin. This latest acquisition brings Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin holdings to 5,555 BTC with a cumulative cost of around $481.5 million, averaging $86,672 per Bitcoin.Metaplanet has been following a Bitcoin accumulation strategy similar to MicroStrategy’s, working toward its goal of holding 10,000 BTC in its treasury by the end of 2026. The company has been on an aggressive buying spree since the beginning of 2025, with its stock price already up 33% year-to-date.Through its partner EVO FUND, Metaplanet has issued multiple tranches of zero-coupon bonds and stock acquisition rights since early 2024, raising over ¥35 billion (approximately $230 million). These proceeds have been directed into Bitcoin purchases, with each funding round closely tied to new acquisitions.Global Expansion and Market PerformanceMetaplanet is not limiting its strategy to Japan. The company recently opened a Miami office and announced plans to establish a wholly-owned US subsidiary in Florida called Metaplanet Treasury Corp. This new entity aims to raise up to $250 million to accelerate the company’s Bitcoin accumulation strategy.CEO Simon Gerovich explained that the move is designed to tap into American capital markets and expand 24/7 access to global liquidity. The company’s Bitcoin-centric KPI, BTC Yield, has shown strong growth over three consecutive quarters: 309.8% in Q4 2024, 95.6% in Q1 2025, and 21% in Q2 of this year.The timing of Metaplanet’s latest Bitcoin purchase coincides with news that China and the United States will resume trade talks. China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng is expected to meet US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Switzerland from May 9 to 12, marking the first formal economic discussions between the two powers since President Donald Trump reimposed tariffs on Chinese imports.Bitcoin’s price has remained strong amid these developments, trading at around $96,500, up 2.1% in the last 24 hours according to CoinGecko data. Investors are watching Bitcoin, gold, and Treasuries for macro cues as they navigate rate policy and geopolitical uncertainties.Bitcoin (BTC) PriceThe BlackRock Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) has seen 16 consecutive days of inflows, contributing to a total of $5.13 million in Bitcoin ETF inflows over the past three weeks. ETF Store president Nate Geraci noted the success of these products, saying: “I remember when naysayers didn’t think spot bitcoin ETFs would take in $5bil total last yr. As in all spot bitcoin ETFs. IBIT alone has done this in a few weeks more than a yr after launch.”Source: SantimentThe world’s largest cryptocurrency is currently testing key resistance levels, with many investors preparing for a potential breakout above $100,000. If successful, this could trigger a rally to fresh all-time highs in the near future.China has set clear conditions for the upcoming trade talks, warning against “coercive and blackmailing tactics” and emphasizing that negotiations must be based on mutual respect. This follows weeks of uncertainty in Washington, with President Trump claiming to have spoken “many times” with China’s President Xi Jinping.The post Bitcoin Whale Metaplanet Gobbles Up 555 More BTC as Stock Soars 41% Weekly appeared first on CoinCentral.

On March 4, 2026, DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE American: DDC) today announced preliminary, unaudited full-year financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025. The company expects to achieve record revenue and record positive adjusted EBITDA, primarily driven by continued growth in its core consumer food business and overall margin improvement. The final audited financial report is expected to be released in mid-April 2026.

2025 Full-Year Financial Highlights

Revenue: Expected to be between $39 million and $41 million, reaching a new company high.

Organic Growth: Excluding the impact of the company's strategic contraction of its U.S. operations, core revenue is expected to grow 11% to 17% year over year.

Gross Profit Margin: Expected to be between 28% and 30%, reflecting continued operational efficiency improvements.

Adjusted EBITDA: The company expects to achieve a positive full-year result in 2025, a significant improvement from a $3.5 million loss in 2024, mainly due to rigorous cost controls and a higher-margin sales mix.

Core Consumer Food Business Performance

In 2025, DDC's core consumer food business maintained strong operational performance.

The company also disclosed Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA, a metric that further excludes costs related to its Bitcoin reserve strategy and non-cash fair value adjustments related to its Bitcoin holdings from adjusted EBITDA to more accurately reflect the core business performance.

In 2025, Core Consumer Food Business Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $5.5 million and $6 million.

Bitcoin Reserve Update

In the first half of 2025, DDC initiated a long-term Bitcoin accumulation strategy, holding Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset.

As of December 31, 2025: The company holds 1,183 BTC.

As of February 28, 2026: Holdings increased to 2,118 BTC

Today's additional purchase of 65 BTC brings the company's total holdings to 2,183 BTC

DDC Founder, Chairman, and CEO Norma Chu stated, "We are proud to have closed 2025 with record revenue and positive adjusted EBITDA, demonstrating the steady growth of the company's consumer food business and the ongoing improvement in profitability. We are building a disciplined, growth-oriented food platform and strategically allocating capital to Bitcoin assets with a long-term view, aligning with our core beliefs. We believe that this dual-track model of 'Steady Consumer Business + Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' will help DDC create lasting long-term value for shareholders."

Adjusted EBITDA Definition
For the full year 2025, the company defines "Adjusted EBITDA" (a non-GAAP financial measure) as: Net income / (loss) excluding the following items:· Interest expense· Taxes· Foreign exchange gains/losses· Long-lived asset impairment· Depreciation and amortization· Non-cash fair value changes related to financial instruments (including Bitcoin holdings)· Stock-based compensation

About DDC Enterprise Limited

DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSE: DDC) is actively implementing its corporate Bitcoin Treasury strategy while continuing to strengthen its position as a leading global Asian food platform.

The company has established Bitcoin as a core reserve asset and is executing a prudent, long-oriented accumulation strategy. While expanding its portfolio of food brands, DDC is gradually becoming one of the public company pioneers in integrating Bitcoin into its corporate financial architecture.

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DDC Enterprise Limited Announces 2025 Unaudited Preliminary Financial Performance: Record Revenue Achieved, Bitcoin Treasury Grows to 2183 Coins