Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 13,350 BTC with $208M Bond Issuance

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet has expanded its bitcoin holdings with the purchase of 1,005 BTC, bringing its total stash to 13,350 BTC. The move strengthens the company’s position as one of the top five corporate holders of bitcoin globally. At current prices, Metaplanet's BTC portfolio is valued at over $1.4 billion, underscoring its aggressive long-term crypto investment strategy.

To fuel continued bitcoin accumulation, Metaplanet announced the issuance of $208 million in 0% interest ordinary bonds. The proceeds are earmarked for further BTC purchases, signaling the company’s commitment to expanding its digital asset reserves despite market volatility. The bond issuance comes on the heels of last week’s announcement that the firm plans to raise $515 million through equity capital.

Often referred to as “Asia’s MicroStrategy,” Metaplanet has quickly gained recognition in the institutional crypto space. Its aggressive accumulation mirrors the playbook of U.S.-based MicroStrategy, which has championed bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset. As traditional finance grapples with inflation and currency instability, Metaplanet is betting big on bitcoin as a hedge and long-term store of value.

The company’s strategic capital deployment through both equity and debt instruments highlights a growing trend among corporations to diversify away from fiat-based assets. With bitcoin’s growing institutional adoption, Metaplanet’s move may pave the way for more publicly listed firms in Asia to adopt similar crypto-forward treasury strategies.

Metaplanet's latest purchase reinforces its role as a key player in corporate bitcoin adoption, contributing to broader mainstream legitimacy of BTC as a strategic asset.