Bitcoin News Today: Metaplanet's Share Surge: A Play to Own 1% of Bitcoin's Supply

Metaplanet, a Japanese investment company, has announced a significant capital-raising initiative through an international share issuance, aiming to raise up to ¥180.3 billion ($1.2 billion). The offering, which is subject to shareholder approval at an extraordinary general meeting on Sept. 1, involves the issuance of up to 555 million new shares. This move is expected to increase the company’s total outstanding shares from 722 million to approximately 1.27 billion shares. The issue price will be finalized between Sept. 9 and Sept. 11, with payments scheduled shortly thereafter [2].

The majority of the funds raised—approximately $835 million—are earmarked for the purchase of additional Bitcoin (BTC). Metaplanet currently holds 18,991 BTC in its treasury, valued at around $2.1 billion. The company aims to strengthen its position in the cryptocurrency market while protecting against Japan’s weak yen and mitigating inflation risks. An additional $440 million from the offering will be allocated to its "Bitcoin Income Business," which generates revenue by selling covered call options on its BTC holdings [2].

This initiative is part of Metaplanet’s broader Bitcoin-focused strategy, including the "21 Million Plan" and the "555 Million Plan." The company has set a target of holding more than 210,000 BTC by 2027, which would represent over 1% of Bitcoin’s total supply. The offering is being conducted through placements to overseas institutional investors, and it is not registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, meaning it will not be publicly offered in the United States [2].

Metaplanet has also taken steps to strengthen its financial position in recent months. The company redeemed ¥5.25 billion of the 19th Series of Ordinary Bonds early, adding to prior redemptions in July and August. This action reduces its liabilities ahead of the bonds' scheduled maturity in December. Furthermore, the company has temporarily suspended the exercise of the 20th, 21st, and 22nd Series of Stock Acquisition Rights from Sept. 3 to Sept. 30, retaining flexibility to resume or adjust the suspension if needed [1].

The share issuance has already had a positive impact on the company’s stock price. Metaplanet shares rose 5.7% following the announcement of the international share sale and related capital actions. The company’s shares closed at 890 yen on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The capital-raising effort is expected to enhance Metaplanet’s net asset value (NAV) and strengthen its relationships with global institutional investors, supporting long-term growth and corporate value [1].

Metaplanet has also recently been upgraded from a small-cap to a mid-cap stock in FTSE Russell’s September 2025 Semi-Annual Review. As a result, the company will be included in the FTSE Japan Index and the FTSE All-World Index. This inclusion reflects Metaplanet’s strong Q2 performance and positions it alongside major global companies by market capitalization [2].

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[1] 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)

[2] Metaplanet to Raise $1.2B, $835M for Bitcoin Buys (https://cointelegraph.com/news/metaplanet-raise-1-2b-bitcoin-purchases)

[3] Metaplanet Inc. Announces International Share Offering to ... (https://www.tipranks.com/news/company-announcements/metaplanet-inc-announces-international-share-offering-to-boost-bitcoin-holdings)