Metaplanet raises $255 million in funding, aiming to reach 100,000 BTC in its Bitcoin holdings by the end of 2026

Gate News: Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed company, announced the successful raise of $255 million through the issuance of preferred shares and warrants, enabling the company to increase its Bitcoin reserves without adding debt. This financing allows the company to expand its Bitcoin holdings while maintaining a healthy financial structure. CEO Simon Gerovich stated that the goal is to raise its Bitcoin holdings to 100,000 coins by the end of 2026.

As of March 31, based on an estimated Bitcoin price of about $67,000, the funds can buy approximately 3,800 Bitcoins, bringing Metaplanet’s holdings to more than 1,200. Metaplanet’s strategy is similar to Strategy; since 2020, it has continued to accumulate Bitcoin, expanding reserves through equity financing rather than debt to mitigate financial risk. Simon Gerovich emphasized that this move reflects the company’s unwavering confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value and highlights its corporate Bitcoin adoption strategy.

The trend of corporations holding Bitcoin is accelerating worldwide. According to data from Bitcointreasuries.net, more than 100 publicly traded companies already hold Bitcoin, and inflows from institutions are expected to exceed $10 billion in 2026 by quarter. These types of fund inflows reduce the Bitcoin market’s available supply, which could exert upward pressure on prices, and further reinforce Bitcoin’s role as a strategic asset and store of value.

Metaplanet’s financing approach uses premium shares and warrants, giving investors confidence in the company’s ability to steadily expand its Bitcoin reserves. This move may prompt other companies in Asia—and globally—to follow suit, increasing corporate activity in the Bitcoin market. As the company moves forward with its buying plan, the market will continue to watch for potential impacts of corporate Bitcoin holdings on supply, demand, and price trends.