Bitcoin News Today: Metaplanet Aims to Overtake MicroStrategy in Bitcoin Race by 2027

Metaplanet Inc., a Tokyo-based company, has increased its Bitcoin holdings by acquiring 1,009 additional tokens for $112 million, furthering its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy. The latest purchase, announced recently, brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 18,991 coins, with a current valuation exceeding $2.14 billion at prevailing exchange rates [2]. This acquisition follows a separate $11.8 million investment in 103 Bitcoin earlier in the month, underscoring the firm’s continued commitment to Bitcoin as a primary corporate reserve asset [2].

The company is executing its Bitcoin Treasury Operations, a strategy formalized in 2024 to position Bitcoin as a core component of its balance sheet. Through a combination of share issuances and bond programs, Metaplanet channels capital directly into Bitcoin purchases. Recently, it also redeemed $20.4 million in 19th Series Ordinary Bonds, part of its broader balance sheet optimization efforts [2]. The firm has drawn comparisons to MicroStrategy, a U.S.-based company with a similar strategy of using corporate financing to amass large Bitcoin reserves [2].

In parallel, Metaplanet is raising additional capital to fund its Bitcoin purchases. The company issued over 4.9 million new shares this month after the exercise of warrants, a move that further strengthens its financial position and enables continued Bitcoin acquisitions [2]. The firm also recently announced a $3.7 billion share proposal aimed at acquiring even more Bitcoin in the coming years, with the ultimate goal of surpassing MicroStrategy in Bitcoin holdings by 2027 [1]. The strategy is being led by President Simon Gerovich, who has emphasized the long-term value of Bitcoin over traditional fiat reserves [1].

Metaplanet’s inclusion in the FTSE Japan Index has generated additional attention from institutional investors seeking regulated exposure to Bitcoin. The company’s strategy may encourage other Bitcoin-focused firms to seek similar inclusion in major benchmarks, potentially increasing the flow of institutional capital into Bitcoin through passive investment vehicles [1]. Analysts have noted that the increasing institutional adoption of corporate Bitcoin treasury strategies is blurring the lines between traditional stock investments and direct crypto exposure [1].

The company’s financial performance is increasingly measured in Bitcoin terms rather than traditional profit and loss. For the most recent quarter, Metaplanet reported a 29.1% BTC Yield, a metric reflecting the growth of Bitcoin holdings per share despite equity dilution [2]. This approach underscores its focus on long-term value preservation through Bitcoin rather than short-term fiat-based returns. As the company continues to scale its Bitcoin holdings, its strategy aligns with broader trends of institutional interest in digital assets, particularly in Japan, where regulatory clarity is fostering a more supportive environment for corporate Bitcoin investments [2].

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[1] Tokyo's Metaplanet Plans $3.7B Bitcoin Push to Rival MicroStrategy (https://www.fxleaders.com/news/2025/08/27/tokyos-metaplanet-plans-3-7b-bitcoin-push-to-rival-microstrategy/)

[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)