Key Takeaways
- Metaplanet raised $26 million to increase its Bitcoin holdings.
- The firm aims to acquire 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025.
- Metaplanet will join the MSCI Japan Index on Feb. 28, 2025.
Japanese Bitcoin investment firm Metaplanet announced on Feb. 13 that it secured $26 million (4 billion yen) through a bond issuance.
The funds, raised from EVO Funds, will support the firm’s Bitcoin acquisition strategy amid Japan’s negative interest rates, rising national debt, and a weakening yen.
Bitcoin holdings
The company currently holds 1,761.98 BTC valued at $181 million as of Jan. 28 and has already allocated over $700 million to Bitcoin purchases.
By the end of 2025, Metaplanet aims to accumulate 10,000 BTC, with plans to reach 21,000 BTC by 2026 through additional bond issuances and stock acquisitions.
MSCI Japan Index
Metaplanet will join the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Japan Index on Feb. 28, 2025, a major benchmark tracking mid- and large-cap stocks in Japan.
Market impact
CEO Simon Gerovich called the inclusion a “milestone”, noting that it will elevate Metaplanet’s profile in global financial markets.
The MSCI Japan Index is widely followed by institutional investors, and Metaplanet now joins major corporations such as Tokyo Electric and Nintendo.
Future outlook
The listing is expected to boost investor confidence, improve stock liquidity, and enhance Metaplanet’s financial stability as it expands its Bitcoin-focused treasury strategy.
