Bitcoin News Today: Metaplanet Bets $881M on Bitcoin to Outrun Inflation and Yen Weakness

Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed company, has announced plans to raise approximately $881 million through an international share issuance, with the majority of the funds earmarked for the continued acquisition of Bitcoin. The company intends to issue up to 555 million new shares, which, if fully subscribed, would bring its total outstanding shares to around 1.27 billion. This financing move will extend its Bitcoin buying strategy into October and beyond, in line with its long-term objective of accumulating over 210,000 BTC by 2027—representing more than 1% of Bitcoin’s total supply.

The capital raised will be primarily allocated to Bitcoin purchases, adding to the company’s existing treasury of 18,991 BTC, which is currently valued at approximately $2.1 billion. The issuance also aims to strengthen Metaplanet’s corporate value and hedge against the weak Japanese yen and inflationary pressures. In addition, a portion of the raised funds—$440 million—will be directed toward the company’s “Bitcoin Income Business,” which involves selling covered call options on its Bitcoin holdings to generate revenue.

The share offering is being conducted through overseas placements to institutional investors and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, meaning it will not be publicly offered in the United States. Metaplanet’s CEO, Simon Gerovich, confirmed the offering in a recent statement, emphasizing that the company will adhere strictly to legal restrictions during the fundraising period. The company has also outlined plans to redeem $5.25 billion of the 19th Series of Ordinary Bonds early, further optimizing its balance sheet.

This move follows recent developments including Metaplanet’s inclusion in the FTSE Japan Index, where it was upgraded from a small-cap to a mid-cap stock in the September 2025 Semi-Annual Review. The company will also be added to the FTSE All-World Index, aligning it with major global corporations. The upgrade reflects Metaplanet’s strong Q2 performance and growing institutional interest in its Bitcoin treasury strategy.

The company has demonstrated an aggressive and consistent approach to Bitcoin accumulation, with recent purchases bringing its holdings closer to its long-term target. Between August 14 and August 26, 275,000 stock acquisition rights were exercised, resulting in the issuance of 27.5 million new shares at varying prices. Additionally, the company has temporarily suspended further warrant exercises for the 20th, 21st, and 22nd Series of Stock Acquisition Rights until September 30.

Despite some short-term fluctuations in Bitcoin’s price, Metaplanet remains committed to its strategy of using capital markets to increase its BTC per share. The company measures shareholder value through metrics like “BTC Yield” and “BTC Gain,” which reflect the growth of its Bitcoin holdings relative to equity dilution. This approach underscores a broader shift in corporate finance, as more companies explore Bitcoin as a core reserve asset.

Source: [1] Metaplanet to Raise $1.2B, $835M for Bitcoin Buys (https://cointelegraph.com/news/metaplanet-raise-1-2b-bitcoin-purchases) [2] Metaplanet Shares Jump 6% as Company Unveils Major (https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/08/27/metaplanet-shares-jump-6-on-international-stock-sale-financing-moves) [3] Bitcoin Price Drops Below $112000 As Metaplanet (https://bitcoinmagazine.com/markets/bitcoin-price-drops-below-112000-as-metaplanet-announces-to-buy-11-7m-worth-of-bitcoin) [4] Metaplanet Pushes Bitcoin Holdings Higher With Fresh $11.8 (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/metaplanet-pushes-bitcoin-holdings-higher-051520918.html) [5] From Tokyo to Crypto: Metaplanet's $2B $BTC Bet and the (https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1069575-20250826)