Metaplanet Doubles Down: Snaps Up 1,005 Bitcoin and Launches $208M Bond Blitz for More BTC
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet just made its biggest crypto bet yet—adding 1,005 Bitcoin to its treasury while raising $208 million in bonds exclusively for more BTC purchases. The move signals a full-throttle pivot into digital assets as traditional markets wobble.
Why Bonds for Bitcoin?
Forget yield hunting—Metaplanet’s bond play is a leveraged bet on Bitcoin’s upside. The $208 million raise lets them bypass shareholder debates and dive deeper into crypto while institutional FOMO heats up.
Corporate Treasuries Take the Plunge
Metaplanet joins MicroStrategy’s playbook, treating Bitcoin like a strategic reserve asset. No hedging, no apologies—just conviction that fiat alternatives will outperform.
The Cynical Take
Another day, another company using cheap debt to chase crypto returns. At least they’re not buying overpriced AI startups.
Bottom line: When corporations start issuing debt to hoard Bitcoin, the ‘digital gold’ narrative isn’t just theory—it’s a balance sheet revolution.