# Metaplanet Bitcoin acquisition and treasury management

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/metaplanet-bitcoin-acquisition-and-treasury-management
> Updated: 2026-08-13T04:52:05.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Metaplanet, a Japan-based investment firm, has been expanding its Bitcoin holdings, following a model similar to the firm Strategy. In late July 2026, Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich highlighted the enduring logic of Bitcoin acquisition strategies, noting that Metaplanet has accelerated its own purchases.

By mid-August 2026, following a large on-chain transfer of 5,014 BTC valued at approximately $322 million, rumors circulated that the company had liquidated its assets. Gerovich denied these claims, explaining that the movement was a “routine internal custody operation involving the reorganization of reserves between the company’s own wallets.” At that time, Metaplanet held 43,000 BTC and set targets to reach 100,000 BTC by the end of 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Metaplanet CEO denies Bitcoin sale after $322 million transfer

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich denied rumors of a Bitcoin sale after the firm moved 5,014 BTC ($322 million) between internal wallets, calling it a routine custody operation.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metaplanet-ceo-denies-bitcoin-sale-after-322-million-transfer

### 2026-07-27: Metaplanet CEO says Strategy's Bitcoin strategy unchanged, holdings at 843,775 BTC

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich says Strategy’s core Bitcoin buying strategy remains unchanged; the firm still holds 843,775 BTC worth over $50 billion, staying the largest institutional Bitcoin investor.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metaplanet-ceo-says-strategys-bitcoin-strategy-unchanged-holdings-at-843775-btc

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