Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin Firm Aims to Own 1% of All BTC by 2027

Metaplanet, a Japan-based Bitcoin treasury company, has raised $881 million through a planned equity offering to further expand its Bitcoin holdings, reflecting its aggressive strategy of channeling corporate capital into the world's largest cryptocurrency. The company disclosed its intention to issue up to 555 million new shares in overseas markets, with the proceeds earmarked for Bitcoin purchases and related options trading, according to a regulatory filing. Pricing for the shares is expected to occur in early September following a review of investor demand, with Morgan Stanley and Cantor Fitzgerald among the bookrunners for the offering [3].

This fundraising initiative is part of Metaplanet’s broader strategy to accumulate Bitcoin as a core corporate reserve asset. The company currently holds 18,991 BTC, valued at over $2.14 billion at current exchange rates, and has set a long-term target to accumulate 210,000 BTC—1% of Bitcoin’s total 21 million supply—by 2027. In recent weeks, Metaplanet has continued to add to its holdings, including the purchase of 103 BTC for approximately $11.8 million, following a similar $11.7 million acquisition in the prior week [2]. These purchases were partially financed through the exercise of stock acquisition rights, which generated an additional 4.9 million shares and increased the company’s total outstanding shares to 722 million [5].

Metaplanet’s inclusion in the FTSE Japan Index, effective after market close on September 19, marks a significant development in the institutional adoption of Bitcoin. The company was upgraded from a small-cap to a mid-cap stock in the FTSE Russell’s September 2025 semi-annual review, allowing it to join the flagship FTSE Japan Index and the broader FTSE All-World Index. This inclusion is expected to attract passive capital flows into Metaplanet, potentially redirecting institutional capital from traditional financial markets into the Bitcoin ecosystem [1]. According to Metaplanet’s CEO Simon Gerovich, the move represents a key milestone for the firm as it continues to build its position as Japan’s leading Bitcoin treasury company [2].

The company’s financial performance has been notable, with year-to-date stock gains reaching 147.9% as of August, significantly outperforming the TOPIX Core 30, a benchmark index of Japan’s top manufacturing and technology firms. The company’s Bitcoin holdings, which began in April 2024, now rank it as the seventh-largest publicly traded holder of Bitcoin globally. The company’s strategy includes leveraging capital markets through share issuance and bond programs, with recent efforts including the partial redemption of 3 billion yen (about $20.4 million) in bonds to optimize its balance sheet [4].

Looking ahead, Metaplanet is also seeking shareholder approval for the issuance of preferred shares at a meeting in Tokyo next week. Eric Trump, a strategic adviser to the firm and son of former U.S. President Donald Trump, is expected to attend the meeting, signaling growing cross-border interest in corporate Bitcoin treasury strategies. The company’s aggressive accumulation efforts and market visibility reflect a broader trend of institutional engagement with Bitcoin, particularly in Asia, where regulatory clarity in the U.S. has further encouraged institutional participation. With Bitcoin trading around $113,000 in recent days, the long-term viability of Metaplanet’s strategy hinges on sustained capital flows and continued investor confidence in Bitcoin’s value preservation relative to fiat reserves [5].

Source: [1] Metaplanet Added to FTSE Japan All-World Stock Indices (https://cointelegraph.com/news/metaplanet-added-ftse-japan-all-world-stock-indices) [2] Metaplanet Buys 103 BTC (https://www.theblock.co/post/368062/metaplanet-buys-103-btc) [3] Japan Bitcoin Treasury Seeks $880 Million From Overseas Shares (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-27/japan-bitcoin-treasury-seeks-880-million-from-overseas-shares) [4] Metaplanet Pushes Bitcoin Holdings Higher With Fresh $11.8M Buy, Now Holds Near 19K BTC (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/metaplanet-pushes-bitcoin-holdings-higher-051520918.html) [5] Bitcoin Price Drops Below $112000 As Metaplanet Announces to Buy $11.7M Worth of Bitcoin (https://bitcoinmagazine.com/markets/bitcoin-price-drops-below-112000-as-metaplanet-announces-to-buy-11-7m-worth-of-bitcoin)