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- Metaplanet issues 385M shares, raising $1.4B for Bitcoin purchases.
- Firm aims to reach 100,000 BTC by 2026 and 210,000 BTC by 2027.
- Share offering also funds income-generating Bitcoin strategies.
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Asia’s leading Bitcoin corporate holder, Metaplanet, is making bold moves to cement its position in the cryptocurrency landscape. The Japanese financial powerhouse recently closed its international share offering, issuing 385 million new shares—more than double the initially planned 180 million. This ambitious expansion is set to raise up to ¥205 billion ($1.4 billion), with the primary goal of accelerating Bitcoin (BTC) acquisitions and supporting related income-generating activities.
INTEL: Metaplanet has closed its international offering, upsized to 385M shares from 180M underwritten, raising ¥205B (~$1.4B).
— Solid Intel 📡 (@solidintel_x) September 10, 2025
The company indicated the proceeds will be used to expand its $BTC holdings pic.twitter.com/CgoDjjOexA
Massive Share Offering Powers Bitcoin Acquisition
Metaplanet’s newly issued shares were priced at ¥553 each, representing a 9.9% discount to the stock’s recent trading price of ¥614. By attracting international investors with this incentive, the company is poised to secure substantial fresh capital. The proceeds will be used not only to buy additional Bitcoin but also to engage in options trading and other derivative strategies.
The official payment date for the new shares is scheduled for September 16, 2025, with delivery to investors on September 17, 2025. Once completed, Metaplanet’s total outstanding shares will jump from approximately 756 million to over 1.14 billion, with speculation of reaching up to 1.5 billion depending on subscription levels.
Closing the Gap on Bitcoin Holdings Target
Despite its rapid growth, Metaplanet is still roughly 30% away from its 2025 Bitcoin accumulation target. Currently holding 20,136 BTC, the firm aims to scale up to 100,000 BTC by 2026 and 210,000 BTC by 2027. Comparisons are increasingly drawn to U.S.-based Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), which has successfully leveraged Bitcoin as a core treasury asset.
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In parallel, Strategy recently acquired 1,955 BTC at an average price of $111,196 per coin, totaling $271 million. Metaplanet also made a smaller purchase of 136 BTC valued at $15.2 million, demonstrating its commitment to steadily growing its crypto reserves even amidst short-term stock price fluctuations. Remarkably, Metaplanet’s Bitcoin investments have generated a year-to-date yield of 487% in 2025.
Metaplanet’s expanded share offering underscores its aggressive strategy to become Asia’s top Bitcoin corporate holder. By leveraging international investor interest, the firm is set to significantly scale its Bitcoin acquisitions while simultaneously enhancing income through derivative activities. As it closes in on its 2025 target, Metaplanet is positioning itself as a dominant force in the corporate cryptocurrency space.
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