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Metaplanet, a Tokyo Stock Exchange, announced on September 9 that it has successfully raised $1.4 billion (approx. ¥205 billion) to significantly expand its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings.
JUST IN: Metaplanet intends on buying $1.4 billion dollars in Bitcoin equating to over 12,600 more BTC.
The CEO says “More purchases incoming.”
They currently hold 20,136 BTC.
— The ₿itcoin Therapist (@TheBTCTherapist) September 9, 2025
According to filings with the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the company increased its international offering from 180 million shares to 385 million shares at ¥532 per share, bringing its total outstanding shares to nearly 1.5 billion.
Bitcoin Accumulation Strategy Intensifies
Ahead of the fundraising, Metaplanet purchased an additional $15.2 million worth of Bitcoin, boosting its total holdings to 21,136 BTC. This firmly places the company as the sixth-largest public Bitcoin holder in the world.
The company’s average acquisition price sits at $103,196 per BTC, with a total investment now reaching $2.08 billion.
Looking forward, Metaplanet has tripled its Bitcoin target, now aiming to hold 30,000 BTC by the end of 2025 and an ambitious 100,000 BTC by 2026.
Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Japan’s Economic Challenges
The move reflects Metaplanet’s strategy of positioning Bitcoin as a primary treasury reserve asset, citing its potential as a hedge against inflation and currency depreciation.
Of the funds raised, approximately $1.26 billion will be allocated directly to Bitcoin purchases, which would lift its total holdings to an estimated 32,726 BTC. The remaining $140 million will be directed toward expanding Bitcoin-related business operations.
Market Reaction of Metaplanet’s move
Metaplanet’s stock briefly fell 10% following the announcement, though it remains up more than 500% over the past year. Similar to U.S. Bitcoin-linked stocks, Metaplanet’s share price has closely tracked BTC’s price swings.
This bold expansion underscores Japan’s increasing role in institutional Bitcoin adoption and positions Metaplanet at the forefront of corporate crypto treasury strategies, a move similar to Strategy acquiring 4048 BTC between 26 Aug and 1 Sep recently.
