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Metaplanet, the Tokyo-based player in the Bitcoin game, is flexin’ some serious crypto muscles. As the market went into hyperdrive, the firm’s BTC stash has boomed beyond its own market cap from earlier this year. The numbers tell a story of guts, gains, and some bold hodlin’.

BTC Hoarding: Metaplanet’s Aggressive Stacking Game

Metaplanet didn’t just stick its toes in the crypto ocean—it cannonballed right in. From late September to mid-November, they cranked their BTC stash from 492.82 to a jaw-droppin’ 1,018.17 BTC. October alone saw ‘em gobble up 156 Bitcoin, throwin’ down a cool $10 million. That’s one juicy addition, pushin’ their total investment to a whopping $64 million.

And they couldn’t have picked a sweeter time to stack. Bitcoin’s price rocket-fueled by 105% this year, now sittin’ comfy at $90,000. No wonder they’re bein’ dubbed the “Asian MicroStrategy.” Looks like the tag’s got legs, too.

Future Gambits: BTC Options and Yield Games

Metaplanet ain’t shy about its ambitions. They’re eyein’ the options market, plannin’ to use their BTC holdings—or hard cash—as collateral for new plays. It’s all about squeezin’ more juice outta the Bitcoin lemon.

Last month, they even borrowed a page from MicroStrategy’s book, adopting the “BTC Yield” metric as a core KPI. They want shareholders to see just how much juice their BTC stash squeezes into the bottom line. “We plan to keep stackin’ Bitcoin through capital market ops and our operational cash flow when it makes sense,” the company’s latest report declared.

Financial Snapshot: Gains and Losses in a Wild Crypto Year

Sure, their crypto assets soared, but Metaplanet’s still got scars from this year’s rollercoaster. By the end of September, the firm was down $2.1 million, a cut above last year’s $2.7 million black hole. They chalked up a 46.3% revenue spike year-over-year, pullin’ in $1.7 million thanks to a mix of hotel revenues and digital asset moves.

And let’s not forget the $26.7 million war chest they scored from a stock and bond sale. They’re well-funded and prepped for the next stage of their crypto saga.