Japan’s MicroStrategy Metaplanet Set to Acquire 21,000 Bitcoins

Japan’s MicroStrategy Metaplanet Plans $745 Million Bitcoin Acquisition

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Updated: 28 January 2025

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Metaplanet, known as Japan’s MicroStrategy, has revealed plans to raise $745 million to increase its Bitcoin holdings by two times within the next two years.

The Japanese firm has been actively raising funds, securing over 1,700 Bitcoins in the last eight months. This aggressive BTC accumulation has benefited the company’s stock price, which has skyrocketed more than 2,000% since the company started investing in the leading crypto.

MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategy has influenced Metaplanet, whose goal is to accumulate a substantial amount of Bitcoins as part the firm’s 2025-2026 plan.

Metaplanet Prepares For ¥116 Billion For BTC Purchase

In a Jan. 28 announcement, Metaplanet revealed that it issued 21 million shares of 0% discount moving strike warrants in a landmark capital raise. Through this issuance, the company is set to generate approximately ¥116 billion, which is around $745 million. These funds will be directed towards additional Bitcoin purchases, the firm said in its announcement.

Metaplanet has issued 21,000,000 moving strike warrants (0% discount). Estimated proceeds of ~$750 million to purchase additional $BTC.

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On Jan. 28, Metaplanet held a board meeting in which the company’s board members approved the issuance of stock acquisition rights for the 13th to 17th series. The firm also signed a Stock Issuance Rights Purchase Agreement with EVO FUND. The Japanese firm announced this as Bitcoin’s price increased over 3%, pushing it back above $102K.

Metaplanet is following the well-established path forged by MicroStrategy and its executive Michael Saylor. Recently, MicroStrategy said that it bought another 10,107 BTC for $1.1 billion.

Metaplanet’s 2025-2026 Bitcoin Acquisition Strategy

Since it first Bitcoin purchase in May 2024, Metaplanet has successfully added 1,762 BTC over the last eight months. This caused a massive increase in its stock price. Now, Metaplanet stock price is rising continuously, with a 3.10% increase on Tuesday to reach 4,120 levels. This is a 2,347% increase on the year chart.

The Japanese firm revealed its 2025-2026 plan to purchase Bitcoins. Simon Gerovich, Representative Director of Metaplanet, stated:

“Since adopting the Bitcoin Standard on April 8, 2024, Metaplanet has experienced exponential growth. The market has recognized Metaplanet as Tokyo’s preeminent Bitcoin company, and we are seizing this momentum to solidify our position as a global leader. 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.”

Following its success over the past eight months, the company now plans to boost its Bitcoin holdings by more than 5x, reaching 10,000 BTC by the end of this year.

In addition, the firm also plans aims to increase its holdings to 21,000 BTC by the end of 2026.

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