Japan’s Metaplanet Doubles Down on Bitcoin With Fresh $100M Financing
Tokyo's Metaplanet just dropped another $100 million bet on Bitcoin—doubling down when traditional finance keeps hedging.
Strategic Pivot or Desperate Gamble?
The Japanese investment firm isn't just dipping toes—they're diving headfirst into crypto waters while Wall Street still debates whether Bitcoin's a real asset class. This latest financing round brings their total Bitcoin commitment to levels that would make most CFOs sweat.
Bypassing Bureaucratic Red Tape
While traditional institutions navigate regulatory quicksand, Metaplanet's moving at blockchain speed. No waiting for SEC approvals or banking partnerships—just pure digital asset accumulation. Their treasury strategy now looks more like a crypto whale's playbook than a public company's balance sheet.
Global Ripples in Corporate Finance
This isn't just another corporate Bitcoin purchase—it's a full-throated endorsement from a publicly-traded company in one of the world's most regulated markets. The move signals that corporate Bitcoin adoption isn't slowing down, regardless of what the traditional finance old guard thinks about 'speculative assets.'
Because nothing says financial innovation like watching bankers scramble to explain why your outperforming their carefully constructed portfolios with a 'volatile' digital asset.
Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Back on Track
Metaplanet currently holds 30,823 BTC worth around $3.33 billion, ranking it among the top four corporate Bitcoin holders worldwide. Following its last purchase of 5,268 BTC on October 1, the firm’s Bitcoin-related gains this year have reached nearly 497%.
The loan is part of a $500 million credit facility launched on October 28, described as a flexible, open-ended source of financing. Metaplanet noted it will manage leverage conservatively to preserve balance sheet stability.
Diversification and Shareholder Strategy
A portion of the new capital will fund Metaplanet’s income business, which focuses on cash-collateralized Bitcoin options—a model that generates steady income while maintaining upside exposure to BTC’s price. The company also hinted at potential share buybacks, within its approved ¥75 billion ($500 million) limit, depending on market conditions.
Long-Term Vision: 210,000 BTC by 2027
Metaplanet’s latest MOVE aligns with its long-term goal of amassing 210,000 BTC by 2027. Earlier this year, it raised $1.4 billion through an international share sale – double its initial target – boosting liquidity for further expansion.
Meanwhile, other institutions are also deepening their Bitcoin exposure. Hyperscale Data Inc. disclosed holdings worth $73.5 million, equal to 61% of its market cap, while MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, added another 360 BTC worth $45.6 million this week.
