Metaplanet Unveils $880 Million Bitcoin Expansion Plan, Cementing Role as Japan’s Bitcoin Pioneer

With $837 million earmarked expressly for buying Bitcoin, Japanese investment company Metaplanet has revealed a $880 million capital raise to finance a fast Bitcoin acquisition strategy. Aiming at worldwide markets, the action will be carried out by means of an international share issuance of up to 555 million new shares. Already owning $2.1 billion in 18,991 BTC, Metaplanet's daring move places it among the most Bitcoin-centered businesses in Asia. It is Asia's biggest. Corporate Bitcoin holder is the eighth biggest in the world by Bitcoin reserves.

Led by CEO Simon Gerovich, Metaplanet aims to obtain 210,000 BTC by 2027 under its "21 Million Plan," using Bitcoin as a hedge against Japan's economic problems, consisting of a collapsing yen, large national debt, and unfavorable real interest rates. Beyond storing Bitcoin as a reserve asset, the business runs a successful Bitcoin Income Generation firm selling covered call options, which brought in 1.9 billion. yen in sales in Q2 2025. Bitcoin's rarity and stability are seen by the company as better than conventional reserves like government bonds.

Metaplanet's metamorphosis into a "Bitcoin-first treasury firm" has drawn comparisons to the U.S. company MicroStrategy, as seen by the 5.7% increase in its stock value. on the Tokyo Stock Exchange following the declaration. As Metaplanet promotes Bitcoin adoption to change corporate treasuring management and adjust to world financial instability, the strategy calls for shareholder authorization on September 1, 2025.