Metaplanet Reports Strong Q1 Profit Amid Bitcoin Price Decline

News Flash 2026-05-13 22:11

Metaplanet, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, reported a robust first quarter for fiscal year 2026, achieving an operating income of 2.27 billion yen ($14.38 million) on net sales of approximately $19.5 million. This performance was driven by its Bitcoin Income Generation activities, despite a 24% drop in Bitcoin prices during the quarter. The company's strategy of selling option premiums and recognizing derivative gains helped maintain a strong operating margin of 73.6%. However, Metaplanet also reported a significant ordinary loss of about $728 million, primarily due to non-cash valuation losses as Bitcoin prices fell, impacting the mark-to-market value of its holdings. By the end of the quarter, Metaplanet had increased its Bitcoin holdings to 40,177 BTC, up from 35,102 BTC at the end of 2025, supported by new equity and Bitcoin-backed borrowing. Despite the volatility, the company maintained its full-year guidance, targeting net sales of $101 million and an operating profit of $72 million, while withholding ordinary income guidance due to Bitcoin price sensitivity.

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