Metaplanet jumps 5% today, pushing 2026 gains to 35%
Crypto Briefing
Metaplanet shares rose 5% today, bringing its 2026 year-to-date gains to over 35% due to renewed focus on its Bitcoin strategy.Summary
Metaplanet shares increased by over 5% today, extending their year-to-date gains in 2026 to more than 35% as investor interest returns to the company's strategy of accumulating Bitcoin. Since launching its treasury program in April 2024, Metaplanet has acquired over 35,000 Bitcoin, confirming its latest purchase of 4,279 BTC for approximately $451 million on December 30, just before 2026 began. This steady accumulation has brought renewed attention to the stock, even though Bitcoin is currently underperforming other risk assets and is trading around the $90,000 level. Despite the recent rally, Metaplanet shares are still approximately 75% below their peak reached in May 2025.
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