Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has become the world’s third-largest public Bitcoin treasury company. The company added 5,075 BTC in Q1 2026, spending approximately $405.5 million, bringing its total holdings to 40,177 BTC. The announcement follows a 3% drop in Bitcoin’s price, triggered by geopolitical remarks from former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Metaplanet significantly expanded its Bitcoin holdings in the first quarter of 2026. According to recent remarks from CEO Simon Gerovich, the purchase of 5,075 BTC was made at an average price of about $79,898 per Bitcoin.
This acquisition raises the company’s total Bitcoin treasury to 40,177 BTC as of March 31. The firm’s entire position has a combined cost basis of nearly $4.18 billion.
Gerovich celebrated the corporate milestone by stating, “We keep climbing. Now #3.” The purchase solidifies the company’s position on the global ranking of public Bitcoin holders.
Based on the latest treasury rankings, Metaplanet now ranks third globally. It trails only behind Strategy and Twenty One Capital, moving ahead of MARA Holdings.
Bitcoin’s price experienced volatility over a 24-hour period amid geopolitical uncertainty. Risk markets reacted to former President Trump’s statements regarding the Iran conflict.
The cryptocurrency’s price briefly fell from the $68,500 zone to near $66,000. This represented an intraday decline of roughly 3% before stabilizing around $66,877.
The sell-off followed Trump’s assertion that the war could conclude within “two to three weeks.” His accompanying warning of intensified military action prompted a swift risk-off move across crypto markets.
