Metaplanet Approves $1.2 Billion Share Sale for Bitcoin Acquisitions
Japanese investment company Metaplanet announced plans to raise 180.3 billion yen ($1.2 billion) through international share issuance on August 27, 2025. According to Cointelegraph, the company will allocate $835 million of proceeds specifically for Bitcoin purchases.
The Tokyo-listed firm will issue up to 555 million new shares through overseas placement to institutional investors. This would increase total outstanding shares from 722 million to approximately 1.27 billion. Share pricing is scheduled for September 9-11, with payments settling immediately after.
Metaplanet currently holds 18,991 Bitcoin valued at approximately $2.1 billion as of August 25, 2025. The remaining $45 million from the raise will fund the company's Bitcoin Income Business, which generates revenue through covered call options on its BTC holdings.
Strategic Response to Economic Pressures
The massive fundraising reflects Metaplanet's response to Japan's economic challenges. The company views Bitcoin as protection against the weakening Japanese yen and rising inflation pressures. Japan's 40-year government bond yield reached a record 3.375% in July 2025, according to Brave New Coin.
Metaplanet's timing coincides with regulatory support for corporate Bitcoin adoption in Japan. The Coinomist reports that proposed tax reforms could reduce capital gains taxes on crypto assets from 55% to 20% by 2026.
We previously reported that Metaplanet delivered 190% returns against Japan's blue-chip benchmark, attracting over 180,000 shareholders by June 2025. The company's shareholder base expanded 350% since beginning its Bitcoin accumulation strategy in late 2024.
Broader Market Transformation
Metaplanet's announcement reflects accelerating corporate Bitcoin adoption across Japan and globally. Japanese companies including Quantum Solutions, Remixpoint, and NEXON collectively hold 19,623 Bitcoin, according to CoinDesk.
The move positions Metaplanet to compete with global leaders like MicroStrategy, which holds 580,250 Bitcoin worth over $64 billion. AInvest reports that over 90 publicly listed companies now hold approximately 796,000 Bitcoin, representing $84 billion in corporate treasuries.
Metaplanet's upgrade from small-cap to mid-cap status in FTSE Russell's September 2025 review brings automatic inclusion in global indices. This creates indirect Bitcoin exposure for institutional investors through passive funds tracking these benchmarks. The trend toward Bitcoin treasury adoption may accelerate as traditional financial institutions gain confidence in crypto asset management and reporting standards.
