Japan's Metaplanet has announced a $880 million overseas financing plan, which will spark a new wave of Bitcoin buying frenzy.

2025-08-28 01:41:09

The Japanese-listed Bitcoin financial company Metaplanet is preparing to launch an overseas financing plan worth up to $880 million, with the majority of the funds to be used to expand its Bitcoin (BTC) Holdings. This move will further enhance the company’s position among global Bitcoin holders and is expected to trigger a new wave of Bitcoin buying frenzy driven by institutional capital.

Financing Plans and Equity Changes

Metaplanet announced on August 27 that the board has approved the issuance of up to 555 million new shares, which will be sold only in overseas markets, with the portion in the United States limited to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933.

Capital changes: If the shareholders’ meeting approves on September 1, the circulating shares will increase from 722 million shares to approximately 1.27 billion shares.

Purpose: Attract long-term institutional capital, enhance global market liquidity, and expand the investor base outside of Asia.

Bitcoin Purchase and Accumulation Strategy

Metaplanet plans to directly purchase approximately 123.8 billion Japanese yen (835 million USD) in Bitcoin during September to October 2025, to expand the company’s Bitcoin net asset value (BTC NAV) and maximize the per-share BTC and total return.

Current Holdings: 18,991 BTC (worth approximately 2.1 billion USD), making it the seventh largest Bitcoin holder in the world.

Strategic Background: Starting from April 2024, adopting a cumulative strategy to gradually become an Asian competitor to the United States Strategy.

Revenue Generation and Long-term Vision

In addition to direct coin purchases, Metaplanet will also invest 6.5 billion yen (44 million USD) into its “Bitcoin revenue business” through:

Sell covered call options
Expand the activity of put options holdings.

The business has achieved profitability, and the company expects to significantly scale up by December 2025. This “accumulation + revenue generation” dual-track strategy means that Metaplanet not only views Bitcoin as a reserve asset but also as a source of ongoing cash flow.

Metaplanet executives stated that this model will strengthen the company’s financial resilience, deepen cooperation with global institutional investors, and lay a solid foundation for long-term growth.

Conclusion

Metaplanet’s $880 million overseas financing and large-scale Bitcoin purchase plan will undoubtedly become a significant catalyst for the cryptocurrency market in 2025. As the company continues to rise in its global Bitcoin Holdings, its “Asian version Strategy” is becoming increasingly prominent. For institutional investors, this is not only an opportunity for capital allocation but also a potential key force to drive Bitcoin into a new bull market.

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