- MetaPlanet to raise $881M in stock sale, aiming to expand Bitcoin reserves and counter yen risks.
- The firm now holds 18,991 BTC at $102,712 average and plans to continue steady weekly buys.
- Bitcoin income strategy grows as MetaPlanet trades options while shares slide further to $5.72.
MetaPlanet has announced a new international fundraising plan worth $881 million to expand its Bitcoin holdings. It intends to finalize the stock issuance after receiving the shareholders’ approval on September 1, 2025.
If the issuance is approved, MetaPlanet will seek an amendment of the Articles of Incorporation to increase authorized shares as a means to prevent the plan from violating legal issuance limits. The sale will proceed, although scaled back, even if the amendment is not granted.
This is an attempt by MetaPlanet to execute its broader plan of becoming a Bitcoin income-generating company. Using JPY 123.8 billion raised through the issuance for token acquisitions, the company intends to enhance asset value and protect reserves from the depreciation of Japan’s yen.
Expanding Bitcoin Treasury Amid Yen Decline
Japan is still struggling with a falling currency, rising national debt, and negative real interest rates. In response, Metaplanet shifted its treasury strategy in May 2024, prioritizing Bitcoin over fiat reserves.
Following the recent additions of 775 BTC on August 18 and 103 BTC on August 25, the company now holds 18,991 BTC. These tokens were purchased at an average of $102,712, valued at JPY 314.6 billion.
MetaPlanet’s BTC holdings already surpass its 2025 target. The proposed funding will expedite the increase in net asset value and grow the coins each share holds. This approach is intended to reinforce the balance sheet and enhance the intrinsic value for the preferred stockholders.
Leveraging Derivatives to Generate Bitcoin Income
Bitcoin is unlike traditional reserve assets, as it yields no interest. As a solution, MetaPlanet has been generating steady income using the derivatives markets. This is evident as the firm reported ¥1.9 billion in revenue from Bitcoin put options in its Q2 FY2025 report. The firm has plans to expand on this set strategy by contributing ¥6.5 billion from the new fundraising to derivatives operations.
This strategy is similar to Michael Saylor’s renowned Bitcoin investing strategy, which has achieved over 25% token yields this year. MetaPlanet, like Saylor’s approach, makes purchases weekly in an attempt to become the public entity with the most aggressive Bitcoin-buying policy.
Projections for Treasury Rankings and Market Effects
MetaPlanet is set to earmark approximately $900 million for new acquisitions in an attempt to climb the treasury rankings, competing directly with the likes of Bullish and Riot Platforms. The company has secured over 128,000 shareholders as of July 2025, underscoring strong domestic demand.
Still, MetaPlanet’s stock (MTPLF) has retreated to $6.12 after peaking earlier in the year, as Bitcoin’s price fell from $124,000. CEO Simon Gerovich has cautioned that communications around the raise will remain limited until completion due to market conditions.
Metaplanet Shares (Source: Google Finance)
Despite a drop in shares, MetaPlanet has not shifted a bit in its Bitcoin strategy. At a time when treasury companies buy from the dips, the firm’s aggressive accumulation signals a “bull” view of digital asset investments in the long run.
Eric Trump recently predicted Bitcoin to hit $175,000 by the end of 2025, with a long-term target of well above $1 million. Should these forecasts come true, MetaPlanet stands to benefit from aggressive positioning in future bull runs.
