Metaplanet Pours $5 Billion Into US Subsidiary to Expand Bitcoin Buying: Big Bet on Global Treasury Strategy
Japanese-listed Metaplanet has just announced one of the boldest moves in corporate finance history involving Bitcoin. The company will inject another $5 billion into its Florida-based subsidiary Metaplanet Treasury Corp, with a single goal: to expand its Bitcoin holdings globally.
Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Boost: From Japan to the US
The official announcement said that Metaplanet's board of directors has approved a $5 billion additional funding plan for its US subsidiary. The money will be used entirely to buy more Bitcoin, with no allocations for any operating expenses, salaries, or research and development.
This is a strong step towards realizing the goal of holding 210,000 BTC by the end of 2027, a plan that was introduced at the beginning of the year but is now being accelerated. Previously, the company also completed the purchase of an additional 1,111 BTC, bringing the total number of Bitcoins held to 11,111 BTC.
Taking advantage of the US: Deep finance, clear laws
According to internal records, the decision to expand to the US was made based on clear advantages in terms of financial and legal systems. The US is considered the world's leading financial center, providing a more favorable environment for large-scale and efficient Bitcoin purchases.
Unlike the Japanese domestic market, which has strict regulations and capital restrictions, the US has abundant liquidity and clearer legal frameworks for digital assets. The establishment of Metaplanet Treasury Corp in Florida is seen as a strategic move, aiming to optimize capital costs and speed of deployment.
Funding from stock options, not diluting Bitcoin targets
Notably, this huge investment does not come from issuing new shares or traditional debt. Instead, Metaplanet will use the rights to buy back shares in tranches from the 20th to 22nd rights, a mechanism similar to warrants, allowing the company to receive capital without affecting its Bitcoin-focused orientation.
According to Adam Livingstone, an expert who closely follows Metaplanet's strategy, this is a typical example of "redefining corporate treasury in the digital age". He believes that moving jurisdiction to the US is not only a strategic move but also reflects a reshaping of how listed companies approach digital assets as part of their capital structure.
“Metaplanet is turning Japan into an R&D hub, while the US becomes a capital aggregator and a place for BTC purchases,” Livingstone said.
Long-term bets and global leadership ambitions
With a target of 210,000 BTC, or about 1% of Bitcoin’s maximum supply, Metaplanet is clearly positioning itself to compete with big names like MicroStrategy. While MicroStrategy has built its strategy on a domestic vision in the US, Metaplanet is betting on global Bitcoin.
This is a different strategy, not just based on asset accumulation but also showing deep confidence in the future of Bitcoin as a strategic asset. The company also emphasized that all funds raised in this capital injection will be directly used to buy BTC.
Livingstone called it “100% BTC, no dilution, no compromise.”
Immediate Impact and Long-Term Outlook
While the company expects the consolidated financial impact in the current fiscal year to be modest, in the long run, the strategy could position Metaplanet as a leader in the global Bitcoin treasury space.
Metaplanet’s move comes as many large companies are also increasing their Bitcoin holdings. Fidelity recently purchased more than $105 million worth of BTC for its investment fund, indicating a growing wave of traditional financial institutions embracing Bitcoin.
Conclusion: Metaplanet a New Symbol of Enterprise Bitcoin Strategy
With plans to invest $5 billion in Bitcoin through its US subsidiary, Metaplanet is positioning itself as a new symbol of global enterprise BTC adoption. It’s not just following the MicroStrategy model, it’s expanding it with a multinational perspective and a more flexible regulatory framework.
If the strategy is successful, Metaplanet will not only become Asia's largest Bitcoin holder, but also one of the factors reshaping the way traditional financial markets view and use digital assets.