In a regulatory filing on 27 February 2025, the Japanese firm Metaplanet announced an issuance of 2 billion yen (approximately $13.6 million) in zero-interest bonds to bolster its Bitcoin holdings.
This marks the company’s seventh bond issuance, aimed at acquiring additional bitcoins, in a bid to include cryptocurrencies in the company’s financial strategy. Since May 2024, the company has made 17 separate Bitcoin acquisitions.
The company has allocated the funds generated through their latest issuance to Evo Fund, which is Metaplanet’s dedicated fund towards Bitcoin issuance. Each bond has a face value of 50 million yen and will mature on 26 August 2025.
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Importantly, the funds will carry a 0% interest rate. This in itself allows Metaplanet to optimize its capital structure since the company does not incur additional interest and liabilities.
Their most significant acquisition was on 20 December 2024, when the company purchased 619.7 BTC. Now, with the latest bond-funded acquisition, Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin reserves have reached a total of 2235 BTC. At current market prices, their reserve is valued at $192.4 million.
Analysts have compared Metaplanet’s aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy to the US-based, recently rebranded Strategy.
Strategy pioneered the concept of holding substantial Bitcoin reserves as a treasury asset.
Metaplanet has set an ambitious plan for further increasing its Bitcoin reserves. The company plans to acquire a total of 10,000 Bitcoins by the fourth quarter of 2025 and further expand its holdings to 21,000 BTC by the end of 2026.
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Crypto Acquisitions by Metaplanet Signals a Broader Market Trend
Their shift towards a crypto forward investment portfolio, mirrors a general shift in the market as more and more companies are integrating digital asses into their financial strategies.
The company had faced stagnant stock since 2013, However, their pivot towards crypto holdings has revitalized their market presence and has positioned Metaplanet as a prominent player in the corporate crypto investment landscape.
The company’s acquisition strategy has helped diversify its portfolio and has also had a positive impact on its stock performance. Since the company had initiated their aggressive acquisition strategy, Metaplanet’s stock has surged from 200 yen to a peak of 6650 yen in early 2025. This surge in stock performance made for an impressive 3225% increase within a year.
Metaplanet’s share price has stabilized at around 4000 yen. Moreover, their overall upward trajectory represents investor confidence in the strategic decisions taken by the company.
By the current market’s estimation, their proposed BTC holding by the end of 2026 would equate to an investment of approximately $2 billion.
Metaplanet’s investments in crypto for their potential to act as a hedge against traditional market volatility and fluctuations is not without its risks. The volatility of Bitcoin presents challenges of significant price fluctuations that the company should be prepared for.
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Key Takeaways
- Metaplanet expands Bitcoin holdings with a $13.6 million bond issuance, reaching 2,235 BTC.
- The company’s stock has surged 3,225% since adopting Bitcoin as a treasury asset.
- Metaplanet aims for 21,000 BTC by 2026, inspired by Strategy’s (earlier MicroStrategy) strategy.
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