- Metaplanet issued 2 billion yen ($13.35 million) in bonds to purchase Bitcoin.
- The company has acquired Bitcoin 17 times since May 2024.
- Its stock price surged over 3,225% after adopting a Bitcoin investment strategy.
Metaplanet has announced a new bond issuance to fund Bitcoin purchases. The company issued 2 billion yen ($13.35 million) in zero-interest bonds. This marks the seventh time Metaplanet has raised funds to buy Bitcoin.
The company will issue 40 ordinary bonds, each valued at 50 million yen. These bonds will be fully redeemable on August 26, 2025. The proceeds will be allocated to Evo Fund, which focuses on Bitcoin acquisitions.
A Growing Bitcoin Portfolio
Metaplanet has actively purchased Bitcoin since May 2024. The company has made 17 acquisitions, adding to its Bitcoin balance sheet. Its largest buy was on December 20 2024 where the company bought 619.7 BTC.
Metaplanet now holds 2,235 BTC, valued at approximately $192.4 million. The company continues to follow an aggressive Bitcoin investment strategy. Analysts compare its approach to MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin accumulation model.
Bitcoin Investment Boosts Stock Price
Metaplanet’s stock price has surged due to its Bitcoin investment strategy. Its shares rose from 200 yen to 6,650 yen in early 2025. This represents a 3,225% increase in less than a year.
However, the stock has since corrected and is now trading around 4,000 yen. Despite the pullback, investors remain optimistic about the company’s Bitcoin-focused strategy. If Bitcoin prices rise, Metaplanet’s stock could see further gains.
Future Bitcoin Plans
Metaplanet has ambitious goals for its Bitcoin holdings. The company wants to buy 10 000 BTC by the end of the 4th quarter of 2025. By the end of 2026, it plans to have 21,000 BTC in its reserves.
At current market prices, this would give Metaplanet a Bitcoin portfolio worth $2 billion. If successful, the company could become one of the largest Bitcoin-holding firms globally. Its long-term strategy aligns with growing corporate interest in digital assets.
Impact on the Crypto Industry
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin strategy reflects increasing corporate adoption of digital assets. More companies are exploring Bitcoin as a store of value. Institutional demand for Bitcoin is expected to rise as firms integrate it into their financial strategies.
If Metaplanet has a successful model, others will have to lend the same approach following the success it gains. This could promote the use of Bitcoin and make it more secure and influential as a global asset. The crypto industry remains as dynamic since more organizations and firms acknowledge the use of Bitcoin.
