Metaplanet, a Japanese investment firm, has announced a remarkable $5.4 – billion equity raise to acquire 210,000 BTC by 2027, which represents 1% of the total Bitcoin supply. This is the largest – ever equity raise dedicated to Bitcoin in Asia.
The company plans to issue 555 million shares through moving – strike warrants to raise the capital. The financing mechanism is designed to optimize capital raising while minimizing shareholder dilution. Evolution Japan Securities will manage the phased share release over 6 – 10 months to prevent market disruption.
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin – acquisition strategy is progressive. Its interim targets are to acquire 30,000 BTC by the end of 2025 and 100,000 BTC by 2026. As of June 2025, the company has acquired 1,088 BTC for ¥16.9 billion ($117.5 million), increasing its on – chain holdings to 8,888 BTC. It has spent approximately $849 million on these holdings and has achieved a paper profit of around $71 million. This places Metaplanet seventh globally among corporations in terms of Bitcoin holdings.
The firm’s CEO, Simon Gerovich, emphasized the strategic significance of this initiative, describing it as “Asia’s largest – ever equity raise to buy Bitcoin”. Metaplanet views its significant investment in Bitcoin as a means to harness market volatility to its advantage. If the company realizes its 2027 target, it will become one of the most influential institutional BTC holders globally, surpassing Block Inc. in its current ranking.
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