In a statement, Japan-based Metaplanet announced that it will sell 385 million shares at a price of 553 yen as part of a new share issuance in foreign markets.
The transaction raises approximately 212.9 billion yen (approximately $1.4 billion).
The company plans to use the majority of its revenue to fund Bitcoin purchases and Bitcoin-based revenue strategies, with BTC options trading being a specific focus.
With the new issue, Metaplanet’s total outstanding shares amount to approximately 1.14 billion. As of September 1, 2025, the company owns approximately 20,000 BTC (market capitalization of approximately 3.22 trillion yen).
Metaplanet Management said the move is part of a strategic shift to address Japan’s high debt levels, long-standing negative real interest rates and chronic yen depreciation. By adopting Bitcoin as its main reserve asset, the company aims to hedge against inflation and increase its long-term value.
The fund usage plan was explained as follows:
- 183.7 billion yen for direct purchase of Bitcoin,
- 20.4 billion yen will be allocated to Bitcoin revenue generation activities (such as BTC options trading).
*This is not investment advice.
