Why Metaplanet Japan is on a Quest to Gather 21K Bitcoins by 2026
Leveraging MicroStrategy's Successful Approach, Metaplanet Raises $760M to Secure 10,000 Bitcoins by 2025 Amid a Remarkable 245% Stock Surge
Key Points
- Japanese firm Metaplanet plans to acquire 21,000 BTC by 2026, with its shares surging 250% since November.
- The company has raised approximately $760 million to fund part of its Bitcoin acquisition program for 2025.
Metaplanet, often referred to as Japan’s ‘MicroStrategy’, has raised nearly $760 million to fund part of its Bitcoin acquisition program for 2025.
As the leading Bitcoin standard champion in Asia, the firm has adopted similar strategies to MicroStrategy, using debt and equity issuance to buy Bitcoin and drive shareholder value.
Metaplanet’s Acquisition Program
In a move mirroring MicroStrategy’s 21/21 program, Metaplanet has launched a similar initiative to issue 21 million shares and raise capital for buying 10,000 Bitcoin by the end of 2025.
The firm stated, “Metaplanet issues 21 million shares of 0% discount moving strike warrants, proceeds to raise approximately ¥116 Billion to purchase additional Bitcoin; largest capital raise in Asian equity markets history to buy Bitcoin.”
By 2026, Metaplanet plans to increase its holdings to 21,000 Bitcoin, potentially becoming one of the top 0.1% Bitcoin holders.
Metaplanet’s Growth
Since implementing a Bitcoin-focused corporate strategy in April 2024, Metaplanet’s market cap has surged by 7000%.
This growth has validated the firm’s approach, with Dylan LeClair, head of Bitcoin strategy at Metaplanet, stating that they are net long on Bitcoin.
“Our mission is to maximize Bitcoin per share for our shareholders. Bitcoin is not just an asset; it’s the exit strategy. We’re here to accumulate and lead, not sell,” said LeClair.
Metaplanet’s stock has surged by 245% since November, rising from about $10 to over $30 before settling at its current value of $28.
During the same period, Bitcoin posted a 57% gain, highlighting Metaplanet’s outperformance.
As institutional fear of missing out (FOMO) on Bitcoin continues, the rising demand could potentially drive Bitcoin’s price even higher.
Currently, Metaplanet owns 1.76K Bitcoin, worth over $180 million at the current price.
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