Key Points
- Metaplanet, a Tokyo-based investment firm, plans to acquire 21,000 BTC by 2026.
- To achieve this, it will issue 21 million shares to raise approximately $750 million.
Metaplanet’s Ambitious Bitcoin Plan
Metaplanet, a renowned investment company based in Tokyo, has expressed its intention to become one of the world’s leading corporate holders of Bitcoin (BTC).
The firm stated in a January 28 press release its grand plan to secure 21,000 Bitcoin by 2026.
Funding the Acquisition
To reach this objective, Metaplanet will issue 21 million shares. This will raise ¥116.65 billion, equivalent to around $750 million, marking the most substantial equity capital raise for Bitcoin in Asia to date.
Metaplanet’s 2025-2026 Bitcoin Plan reflects their dedication to innovation and leadership in Bitcoin treasury operations. The company aims to grow its Bitcoin holdings and maximize BTC Yield, thereby delivering long-term value to its shareholders.
Simon Gerovich, the representative director of Metaplanet, stated that the market has acknowledged Metaplanet as Tokyo’s leading Bitcoin company. The firm plans to leverage this momentum to establish itself as a global leader.
Gerovich added, “Our vision is to lead the Bitcoin renaissance in Japan and emerge as one of the largest corporate Bitcoin holders globally. This plan is our commitment to that future.”
In 2024, Metaplanet had an impressive year. It recorded a BTC Yield of 309.82% in the fourth quarter. By the end of the year, the firm held 1,761 Bitcoin, valued at over ¥27.7 billion (around $178 million).
Since adopting the Bitcoin Standard, Metaplanet’s market cap has grown 7,000%, and the number of shareholders has increased to more than 50,000, according to the press release.
Following the announcement, the firm’s shares in the pre-market rose by 3.1%, as reported by Yahoo Finance.