Metaplanet secures shareholder approval to raise $3.8B, aiming to grow BTC reserves to 210,000 BTC by 2027.
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has taken a significant step forward in its ambitious Bitcoin strategy. On September 1, 2025, the company said that its shareholders voted in favor of a plan to raise as much as 555 billion yen, or about $3.8 billion, by issuing 555 million preferred shares. This move will seek to increase the company’s Bitcoin holdings, which currently remain around 20,000 BTC.
Metaplanet Eyes 100K BTC Reserves by 2026, 210K by 2027
Metaplanet – Arguably Japan’s “MicroStrategy” for its intense crypto focus. The firm has established aggressive targets to increase its BTC reserves to 100,000 BTC by the end of 2026 and 210,000 BTC by the end of 2027. The company shows strong confidence in Bitcoin as a long-term investment. It plans to use Bitcoin to handle Japan’s economic challenges. These challenges include a weak yen and rising national debt.
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The approval of the shareholders was made during an extraordinary general meeting held in Tokyo, in which the investors voted positively to authorize the issuance of the new shares. President of Metaplanet Simon Gerovich announced the news on the social media platform X, detailing the company’s transformation from a struggling hotel operator to a Bitcoin-focused business. The pivot is similar to the approach used by MicroStrategy in the United States, which has accumulated over 500,000 BTC and has been an inspiration for other firms around the world to follow suit with treasury models.
Shareholders unanimously approved the preferred equity. This approval shows strong support during a time when Metaplanet’s stock has fallen 54% since June. The new equity could be worth more than the reported $884 million. According to Bloomberg, this funding round was precipitated by the stock slump, which prompted the company to seek additional funds to shore up its position in the face of the crypto market volatility.
Metaplanet Deepens Crypto Bet, Buys More Bitcoin Despite Market Volatility
More recently, Metaplanet increased its Bitcoin reserves in a daring buy. On the same day as the shareholder meeting, the firm reported that it had purchased an additional 1009 Bitcoins, in a transaction worth around 16.48 billion yen or 112 million dollars. This acquisition comes at a time when the company’s stock has experienced a phenomenal 740% increase over the past year; however, the recent bottoming out is a response to macroeconomic uncertainties.
Many companies around the world now see Bitcoin as a way to protect against inflation and economic uncertainty. Japan’s financial regulators have supported this trend by allowing firms like Metaplanet to issue preferred shares. Japan’s crypto-friendly policies, such as tax breaks on certain gains, also help Metaplanet grow its Bitcoin strategy.
The recent appointment of Eric Trump, President Donald Trump’s youngest son, as an advisor to Metaplanet also emphasizes the international attention the firm is generating with its meetings in cities like Tokyo. His involvement indicates that the global interest in Japan’s crypto industry is increasing as the family of the US president continues to expand its business interests on an international scale.
If Metaplanet meets its ambitions of holding 210,000 BTC by 2027, it could rival the likes of corporate giants such as MicroStrategy, solidifying its position as a leader in the BTC reserves arena. For now, the company will have to rely on its ability to raise the $3.8 billion it needs while facing still volatile conditions in the crypto world.
