Bitcoin News Today: Metaplanet Aims to Own 1% of Bitcoin by 2027, Raising $881M to Fuel the Hunt

Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed Bitcoin treasury firm, has announced plans to raise ¥130.3 billion ($881 million) through an international public offering. Of the proceeds, ¥123.8 billion will be allocated to the purchase of Bitcoin, adding to its existing reserve of 18,991 BTC. The company, which transitioned from a hotel operator to a Bitcoin-focused firm in 2024, has rapidly expanded its cryptocurrency holdings and is now the largest Bitcoin treasury company in Japan by volume. The move aligns with the company’s strategy to treat Bitcoin as a core reserve asset, leveraging capital market instruments like share issuances and bond redemptions to fund continued accumulation [2].

The latest Bitcoin purchase, valued at $11.8 million, brings Metaplanet’s total BTC holdings to 18,991 tokens, acquired at an average price of 15.05 million yen per coin. This purchase follows a recent acquisition of 775 BTC and is part of the company’s formalized Bitcoin Treasury Operations. These operations aim to maximize the firm’s Bitcoin holdings per share through disciplined financing, including the recent partial redemption of $20.4 million in bonds to optimize its balance sheet [2].

The company’s aggressive accumulation strategy has earned it recognition as “Asia’s MicroStrategy,” a reference to the U.S. software company that also uses corporate financing to build Bitcoin reserves. Metaplanet’s executives have outlined an ambitious target of amassing 210,000 BTC by 2027—equivalent to 1% of Bitcoin’s total supply. This goal positions the company as a significant institutional player in the digital asset space and reinforces its long-term commitment to Bitcoin as a store of value [2].

Metaplanet’s inclusion in the FTSE Japan Index has further solidified its status as a mid-cap stock and a major player in the global equity markets. The upgrade from a small-cap to mid-cap stock in FTSE Russell’s September 2025 Semi-Annual Review has resulted in its addition to the FTSE All-World Index. This inclusion is expected to redirect capital flows into Bitcoin from traditional financial markets, providing indirect exposure to the cryptocurrency for passive investors. The company’s stock has outperformed Japan’s blue-chip indices, with year-to-date gains of approximately 187%, compared to the TOPIX Core 30’s 7.2% [1].

The firm’s CEO has also hinted at the possibility of using a portion of the company’s Bitcoin holdings to acquire income-generating businesses, including digital banks or related financial services. This strategic direction reflects a broader vision of integrating Bitcoin into the company’s operations beyond mere treasury management. Metaplanet’s financial reports also highlight the use of metrics such as “BTC Yield” and “BTC Gain” to assess shareholder value in Bitcoin terms, a departure from traditional profit and loss reporting [2].

The company’s strategy is supported by Japan’s growing regulatory clarity on digital assets, which has attracted renewed institutional interest in the market. As Bitcoin trades near $113,000, volatility remains a challenge, but Metaplanet’s management remains confident in Bitcoin’s long-term value preservation. The firm’s approach is indicative of a broader trend in which institutional investors are increasingly viewing Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, particularly in markets with more favorable regulatory environments [2].

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[1] Metaplanet Added to FTSE Japan All-World Stock Indices (https://cointelegraph.com/news/metaplanet-added-ftse-japan-all-world-stock-indices)

[2] 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)