Key Takeaways:
Metaplanet aims to acquire 210,000 BTC by 2027, seeking to hold 1% of Bitcoin’s total supply.
The firm plans to finance this ambitious goal with a ¥770 billion share issuance.
Currently, Metaplanet ranks as the tenth largest holder of Bitcoin worldwide, with 8,888 BTC, and aspires for a 600% yield this year.
In a bold move, Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has announced its intention to accumulate 210,000 Bitcoin by 2027. The company plans to raise $5.4 billion through the issuance of 555 million shares of Moving-Strike Warrants, marking a significant first in Japan’s financial markets.
This new strategy, part of its updated “555 Million Plan,” targets ownership of approximately 1% of Bitcoin’s total supply, a substantial leap from Metaplanet’s earlier “21 Million Plan,” which had aimed for 21,000 BTC by 2026.
Metaplanet Climbs to Global Top 10 Bitcoin Holder
Having already surpassed its earlier objectives and secured 8,888 BTC, positioning it as the tenth largest corporate holder of Bitcoin globally, Metaplanet is now setting even more ambitious goals.
The company’s funding strategy involves issuing 555 million new shares through moving strike warrants, a creative financing method that seeks to minimize shareholder dilution while maximizing capital accumulation.
If the issuance is fully executed, it could generate an estimated ¥770 billion (around $5.4 billion) with a starting strike price of ¥1,388 per share.
The new acquisition plan is designed to incrementally build Bitcoin holdings, with targets of 30,000 BTC by the end of 2025, 100,000 BTC by 2026, and ultimately 210,000 BTC by 2027.
Metaplanet’s CEO, Simon Gerovich, expressed excitement regarding this initiative, stating, “Thrilled to announce Asia’s largest-ever equity raise to buy Bitcoin — again! This time: $5.4 billion to accelerate our Bitcoin strategy. Our new target: 210,000 BTC by 2027,” in a post on social media.
“Thrilled to announce Asia’s largest-ever equity raise to buy Bitcoin — again! This time: $5.4 billion to accelerate our Bitcoin strategy. Our new target: 210,000 BTC by 2027.
Details here: https://t.co/ahL27o9QBg pic.twitter.com/njYybVq1uu
— Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) June 6, 2025
Metaplanet’s strategy capitalizes on Japan’s robust capital markets, where there is growing demand for regulated Bitcoin exposure.
The firm’s stock is among the most liquid in Japan, providing local investors with a well-regarded, tax-efficient pathway to invest in Bitcoin—a significant advantage, particularly in light of Japan’s absence of spot Bitcoin ETFs.
In its rapid execution of investment moves, the company previously raised ¥102.8 billion, resulting in a 225.4% increase in Bitcoin holdings so far this year.
Now, Metaplanet aims for an even more ambitious 600% yield on its Bitcoin by the end of 2025.
This aggressive approach mirrors MicroStrategy’s pioneering model for Bitcoin-backed securities, positioning Metaplanet as a conduit between traditional finance and Bitcoin-centric capital formation.
Public Companies Continue to Invest in Bitcoin
Meanwhile, the trend of public companies adding Bitcoin to their portfolios continues to expand.
Recent data from BitcoinTreasuries.NET indicates that 116 public firms have incorporated Bitcoin into their financial statements, with newcomers such as GameStop and the Swedish health technology firm H100 joining the list.
MicroStrategy remains the leader in corporate Bitcoin holdings, boasting 580,250 BTC valued at approximately $60.9 billion.
Other significant stakeholders include Marathon Digital Holdings and Tesla, both possessing Bitcoin assets exceeding $1 billion.
In light of Bitcoin’s recent surge to a record high of $111,965 last week—a rise of over 50% since early April—numerous digital asset companies are venturing into capital markets to secure financing for large-scale Bitcoin acquisitions.
This surge in interest has sparked a wave of listings and mergers, as firms scramble to attract funding while investor demand remains robust.
Notably, the Trump Media & Technology Group has also announced intentions to raise $2.5 billion for cryptocurrency investments, joining the ranks of companies adopting MicroStrategy’s established investment blueprint.
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