Metaplanet to Raise ¥2 Billion Through Zero-Interest Bonds for Bitcoin Acquisition
Metaplanet Inc, a Japanese Bitcoin treasury company, plans to increase its Bitcoin holdings by raising capital through bond issuance.
- The firm will issue ¥2 billion ($13.33 million) in zero-interest bonds, fully redeemable by September 30, 2025.
- Funds raised will support the EVO FUND to enhance Bitcoin accumulation.
- Recently, Metaplanet added 150 BTC at an average price of ¥12.57 million ($80,000) per BTC, increasing total holdings to 3,350 BTC.
- Since embracing Bitcoin as a core asset in 2024, it has spent approximately ¥42.22 billion ($270 million) on acquisitions.
- Metaplanet aims for 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025 and 21,000 BTC by 2026.
- The company’s stock surged nearly 8% following a recent purchase of 162 BTC at $83,123 per Bitcoin.
- Metaplanet's share price has increased over 3,000% since adopting an aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy.
- Eric Trump joined Metaplanet’s board of advisers on March 21, 2025, aiming to strengthen its position in Bitcoin investments.
Metaplanet is leveraging bond issuance and strategic leadership changes to enhance its role in the evolving Bitcoin ecosystem.