Bitcoin News Today: Metaplanet Aims to Own 1% of Bitcoin by 2027 in Bold Hedging Gambit

Japanese investment company Metaplanet has unveiled a new capital raise of approximately $1.2 billion, with $835 million earmarked for Bitcoin (BTC) purchases, according to a recent filing. The company plans to issue up to 555 million new shares, increasing its total outstanding stock from 722 million to about 1.27 billion shares. The offering price will be determined between September 9 and 11, with payments to settle shortly after. These funds will be used to expand Metaplanet’s Bitcoin holdings, which currently stand at 18,991 BTC, valued at approximately $2.1 billion. The strategy is intended to hedge against Japan’s weak yen, inflation, and to enhance corporate value. An additional $440 million from the raise will be directed to Metaplanet’s “Bitcoin Income Business,” which generates revenue by selling covered call options on its BTC holdings. This program is already profitable and will be scaled up with the new capital [1].

The company’s aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy is part of a broader plan to become one of the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holders. Under the “555 Million Plan,” Metaplanet aims to accumulate over 210,000 BTC by 2027, representing more than 1% of Bitcoin’s total supply. The new share issuance is intended for overseas institutional investors, with the offering not registered for public sale in the United States. Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich noted in a public statement that legal restrictions prevent further commentary on the offering while it is ongoing. The international offering will require shareholder approval at an extraordinary general meeting on September 1 to proceed. If approved, the share sale will significantly expand the company’s capital base, facilitating further Bitcoin purchases [2].

Metaplanet’s share issuance comes after a series of large-scale Bitcoin acquisitions, which have boosted its holdings to 18,991 BTC. The company has also redeemed portions of its existing debt to optimize liabilities while continuing to scale its Bitcoin portfolio. Management attributes its strategy to Japan’s challenging macroeconomic environment, which includes high national debt, prolonged negative real interest rates, and a depreciating yen. By shifting its reserves into Bitcoin, Metaplanet believes it can better hedge against inflation, currency depreciation, and global financial instability. The company also highlights Bitcoin’s scarcity, portability, and transparency as reasons for its preference over traditional safe-haven assets like government bonds [3].

The company’s bold strategy has led to a significant increase in its shareholder base, which has grown by over 1,000% in the past year. As of June 30, Metaplanet reported 128,000 shareholders, becoming a focal point for global institutional investors. The upcoming international offering is expected to deepen the company’s access to long-term overseas capital and improve liquidity for its shares. With 18,991 BTC on its balance sheet, Metaplanet now ranks as the fourth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally and the largest in Asia. Industry observers have likened the company to “Asia’s MicroStrategy,” a label reinforced by its bold financing strategies and rapid rise in the corporate Bitcoin sector [4].

In addition to its capital raise, Metaplanet has been upgraded to mid-cap status in the FTSE Russell September 2025 Semi-Annual Review, earning inclusion in the FTSE Japan Index. This upgrade will automatically place the company in the FTSE All-World Index, grouping it among the largest publicly traded companies globally. The index inclusion is expected to funnel additional passive capital flows into the Bitcoin market and provide indirect exposure to the cryptocurrency for investors tracking these indices. Metaplanet’s inclusion in the FTSE Japan Index follows a strong Q2 performance, during which it outperformed the TOPIX Core 30, a stock market benchmark index of Japanese manufacturing and technology giants [5].

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[1] title1 (https://cointelegraph.com/news/metaplanet-raise-1-2b-bitcoin-purchases)

[2] title2 (https://bitbo.io/news/metaplanet-bitcoin-raise/)

[3] title3 (https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/61f14-metaplanet-eyes-837m-raise-to-buy-more-bitcoin-after-hitting-18991-btc-stash)

[4] title4 (https://cointelegraph.com/news/metaplanet-added-ftse-japan-all-world-stock-indices)

[5] title5 (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/metaplanet-joins-ftse-japan-index-063327830.html)