Metaplanet to Raise $1.2B for Bitcoin—Aiming for 210,000 BTC by 2027

Sean Williams
Metaplanet

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  • Metaplanet to raise $1.2B via overseas share issuance.
  • $835M allocated for Bitcoin purchases, boosting reserves beyond 18,991 BTC.
  • Goal: over 210,000 BTC by 2027, securing over 1% of total supply.

Japanese investment company Metaplanet has approved a major capital raise of 180.3 billion yen ($1.2 billion) through an overseas share issuance, with the majority of the funds earmarked for expanding its Bitcoin holdings.

$835 Million Set for Bitcoin Purchases

According to a Wednesday filing, Metaplanet will issue up to 555 million new shares, potentially increasing its outstanding stock from 722 million to 1.27 billion shares. The issue price will be finalized between September 9–11.

Of the total proceeds, about $835 million will be allocated directly to Bitcoin purchases, significantly boosting the company’s current treasury of 18,991 BTC (worth roughly $2.1 billion). The firm noted that its aggressive accumulation strategy aims to hedge against Japan’s weakening yen, protect against inflation, and enhance long-term corporate value.

$440 Million for Bitcoin Income Business

Metaplanet will also direct $440 million into its Bitcoin Income Business, a program that generates revenue through selling covered call options on BTC holdings. The company stated that the initiative is already profitable and will expand further with the newly raised funds.

The issuance will be conducted exclusively via overseas placements to institutional investors, avoiding registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933.

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Long-Term Ambitions: Over 210,000 BTC by 2027

The new share offering builds on Metaplanet’s previously announced “21 Million Plan” in April and “555 Million Plan” in June. With these moves, the company has set an ambitious target of accumulating over 210,000 BTC by 2027, representing more than 1% of Bitcoin’s total supply.

Metaplanet’s growing role in the Bitcoin ecosystem has already drawn attention from global markets. The company was recently upgraded from a small-cap to a mid-cap in FTSE Russell’s September 2025 Semi-Annual Review, securing inclusion in the FTSE Japan Index and the FTSE All-World Index, placing it alongside some of the world’s largest corporations.

With its $1.2 billion raise, Metaplanet is doubling down on a bold Bitcoin-first strategy, positioning itself as a global leader in corporate crypto adoption. If successful, its long-term goal of holding over 210,000 BTC could reshape the landscape of institutional Bitcoin investment.

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