Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich has shut down speculation that the Japanese Bitcoin treasury company was selling its holdings.“This was a routine custody operation. No bitcoin was sold, and our holdings remain 43,000 BTC,” Gerovich said Thursday.The company transferred 5,014 BTC ($322 million) over a 24-hour span starting Wednesday. Gerovich said the network fees to move the trove cost Metaplanet about $8.Metaplanet is the third-largest publicly traded Bitcoin treasury company and the largest in Asia. According to Arkham data, it is sitting on an unrealized loss of about $1.4 billion.Metaplanet has continued to expand its Bitcoin strategy beyond accumulation. In March, the company established Metaplanet Ventures, pledging 4 billion yen ($25 million) over two to three years to invest in Bitcoin and crypto infrastructure in Japan.The company is targeting holdings of 100,000 BTC by the end of 2026 and 210,000 BTC by the end of 2027.Related: Metaplanet explores Bitcoin-backed digital credit with JPYC in JapanCointelegraph is committed to independent, transparent journalism. This news article is produced in accordance with Cointelegraph’s Editorial Policy and aims to provide accurate and timely information. Readers are encouraged to verify information independently.
Metaplanet CEO Says No Bitcoin Sold in $322M Transfers
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich said the company sold no Bitcoin after moving 5,014 BTC worth $322 million between custodial addresses.
Metaplanet held $322M in BTC custody transfer, no sales; maintains 43,000 holdings with 100,000 BTC target by end-2026. Aggressive accumulation signals Bitcoin legitimacy for enterprise treasuries in Asia, reshaping how managers approach strategic reserve composition and stack.







