The Japanese firm, now the world’s third-largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder, also reported stronger earnings from its Bitcoin Income Generation business.

Metaplanet (3350) said it has acquired an additional 2,823 BTC worth about $170.7 million, lifting its total holdings to 43,000 BTC, valued at roughly $2.6 billion.

The purchase further cements its position as the third-largest corporate Bitcoin holder among publicly listed companies, behind only Strategy (MSTR) and Twenty One Capital (XXI), according to Bitcoin Treasuries data.

Metaplanet shares rose 3.5% to 207 yen ($1.28) on Thursday after the announcement.

Alongside the acquisition, the company released its second-quarter FY2026 results for its Bitcoin Income Generation division, which posted operating revenue of around 1.75 billion yen ($10.85 million). That brought first-half revenue to approximately 4.72 billion yen.

The firm generates income through Bitcoin options strategies while continuing to expand its BTC treasury. On a trailing 12-month basis, the business has produced roughly 11.4 billion yen in revenue.

Overall, the latest update underscores Metaplanet’s combined strategy of aggressive Bitcoin accumulation and steady income generation from crypto-linked financial operations.