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- Metaplanet is raising 2 billion yen ($13.3M) through zero-interest bonds to buy more Bitcoin, reinforcing its Bitcoin-first strategy.
- Since April 2024, Metaplanet has accumulated 3,200 BTC and aims to reach 10,000 BTC by year-end 2025.
- Metaplanet appointed Eric Trump to its newly formed Strategic Board of Advisors to accelerate Bitcoin adoption.
Metaplanet is making bold moves to cement Bitcoin as a cornerstone of its corporate strategy. In a striking commitment to its Bitcoin-first approach, the firm announced Monday the issuance of 2 billion yen (approximately $13.3 million) in zero-interest ordinary bonds. The entire proceeds, as confirmed by the company, will be dedicated to purchasing additional Bitcoin.
The decision, ratified during a board meeting on March 31, underscores Metaplanet’s larger ambition of positioning Bitcoin as the central pillar of its corporate treasury. EVO FUND, a strategic investor in the company’s Bitcoin-driven vision, will exclusively receive the bond issuance, which is rare in traditional finance due to its zero-interest structure. The issuer will fully redeem the bonds by September 30, 2025, though bondholders may opt for early redemption under specific conditions, providing them with flexibility.
Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 10,000 BTC
To ensure seamless redemption of these bonds, Metaplanet plans to leverage proceeds from the exercise of existing stock acquisition rights, a mechanism outlined in its January 2025 financial filings. While the company anticipates a limited direct impact on its 2025 earnings, the broader strategic implications of this move are unmistakable.
Metaplanet’s gradual transformation into a Bitcoin-aligned entity mirrors the playbook of US-based MicroStrategy, which pioneered Bitcoin-centric corporate treasury strategies. Since its first Bitcoin acquisition in April 2024, Metaplanet has accumulated 3,200 BTC now worth approximately $260.8 million. However, its ambitions do not stop there. The company has set an aggressive target of amassing a 10,000 BTC reserve before the close of 2025, reinforcing its long-term bullish outlook on the asset.
Metaplanet Bets on Bitcoin to Hedge Japan’s Economic Woes
The company’s Bitcoin-centric strategy is deeply rooted in Japan’s ongoing economic struggles. Facing currency volatility and mounting national debt, Metaplanet is betting on the long-term strength of decentralized assets over the declining stability of fiat currencies. By integrating Bitcoin into its balance sheet, the company seeks to hedge against macroeconomic risks while capitalizing on Bitcoin’s appreciating scarcity-driven value.
Further solidifying its commitment to the crypto sector, Metaplanet recently bolstered its advisory team with a high-profile appointment. Earlier this month, the company named Eric Trump, a vocal crypto advocate as the inaugural member of its newly formed Strategic Board of Advisors. Trump’s involvement, Metaplanet asserts, will accelerate its mission to drive Bitcoin adoption and strengthen its position as a corporate leader in the digital asset revolution.
As Metaplanet continues to fortify its Bitcoin reserves and expand its influence in the crypto space, its aggressive strategy signals a broader shift in corporate finance one where Bitcoin is not merely an investment but a foundational pillar of financial resilience and long-term growth.
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