The CEO of the Japanese investment company Metaplanet, Simon Gerovich, issued a public statement to defend the company’s strategy regarding investments in Bitcoin following a significant drop in its stock value. Over the past month, the price level of the organization’s shares has decreased by more than 15%, raising concerns among some shareholders.
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Key Achievements of Metaplanet in the Cryptocurrency Sector and Long-Term Strategy
In his statement, Gerovich highlighted the positive results the company has achieved in the cryptocurrency segment. In particular, he noted that:
- The company’s Bitcoin holdings have increased to 4855 BTC, making it the largest public holder of this cryptocurrency in Asia.
- The return on investment in the crypto asset per share has reached 119.3% since the beginning of 2025, significantly exceeding the projected 35% for the quarter.
- The company additionally purchased 2174 BTC by issuing bonds to finance this operation.
- The number of shareholders has grown from 10,000 to over 65,000 individuals.
“As one of the major shareholders of Metaplanet, I find myself in the same position as many of you. Therefore, in all our decisions, we act in the interests of our shareholders. Our goal is to create long-term value by maximizing the value of our shares and the amount of Bitcoin per share,” Gerovich stated.
Response to Concerns and Company’s Long-Term Goals
During his comments, Gerovich emphasized that the stock price dynamics, which have declined by 15.8% since the end of March 2025, do not reflect the actual performance results of the company. He assured that management is focused on long-term goals and is moving towards achieving them.
Metaplanet adheres to a business model similar to that of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), which involves systematic investments in Bitcoin financed through loans, including by issuing bonds. Previously, Bloomberg analysts warned of potential risks associated with such an approach, especially for companies with a limited reputation in the crypto community.