MetaPlanet Announces $881M Stock Issuance for Bitcoin Acquisition
- MetaPlanet plans $881M stock issuance for Bitcoin purchases.
- Shareholder vote scheduled for September 1, 2025.
- Stock price increased 5.7% after announcement.
MetaPlanet Inc., a Tokyo-listed company, has announced an $881 million international stock issuance to purchase Bitcoin, formalized by the board on August 27, 2025.
This move signals growing institutional Bitcoin adoption in Asia, impacting the cryptocurrency market and MetaPlanet’s stock, which rose 5.7% post-announcement.
MetaPlanet Inc., a Tokyo-listed company, has announced a significant $881 million stock issuance aimed at acquiring more Bitcoin. The board authorized it on August 27, 2025, pending a shareholder vote on September 1, 2025.
The initiative is led by Simon Gerovich, CEO, who emphasized its alignment with the company’s strategy to reinforce their financial stability through Bitcoin accumulation, fortifying their balance sheet for the long-term.
The stock issuance will target institutional investors internationally, increasing chances of MetaPlanet’s inclusion in key indexes like FTSE Japan. The market reacted positively, driving a 5.7% increase in MetaPlanet’s stock price post-announcement.
The financial implications of this move include approximately ¥124 billion (~$837M) allocated for Bitcoin purchases, with the remaining funds supporting operational activities. It expands global institutional participation under U.S. Securities Act Rule 144A.
MetaPlanet aims to bolster its Bitcoin holdings from 18,991 BTC to potentially 30,000 BTC, further enhancing their asset base. The company actively generates income via Bitcoin options trading, leveraging its existing digital asset management expertise.
Historical parallels include MicroStrategy’s BTC strategy, signaling potential upward pressure on Bitcoin’s price. MetaPlanet’s ambition of holding 1% of total BTC supply by 2027 could reshape corporate BTC visibility in the Asia-Pacific region.
“This development pays considerable attention to swiftly increasing Bitcoin net asset value (BTC NAV), fortifying the long-term balance sheet robustness of MetaPlanet, and boosting $BTC per share.” — Simon Gerovich, Representative Director (CEO), MetaPlanet, MetaPlanet Press Release
