Metaplanet, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has successfully completed an impressive fundraising round of $1.4 billion through an international share offering, with intentions to invest in Bitcoin. This announcement coincides with Bitcoin’s price remaining above $116,000, indicating a surge in institutional interest towards Bitcoin treasury operations.
The Japanese firm revealed several strategic plans today, including the launch of new subsidiaries in both Japan and the United States and the acquisition of the high-value domain name Bitcoin.jp.
This fundraising effort garnered substantial attention from global institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds, reflecting a growing acceptance of Bitcoin treasury management within mainstream finance. The company aims to utilize these funds for purchasing Bitcoin between September and October 2025 while also allocating resources toward enhancing its income-generating activities related to Bitcoin.
Metaplanet’s bold expansion aligns with a larger trend where corporations are increasingly incorporating Bitcoin into their treasury reserves. Currently, corporate holdings have surpassed 1 million BTC—approximately 5% of all circulating supply—with new entrants joining this space almost daily.
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Metaplanet successfully raises $1.4 billion from various sources including sovereign wealth funds for further #Bitcoin acquisitions.
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The U.S.-based subsidiary known as Metaplanet Income Corp., will operate out of Miami with an initial capital investment set at $15 million. This branch will concentrate on generating income through Bitcoin and derivatives trading—a significant step beyond basic treasury management for the parent company.
In Japan, another newly formed entity called Bitcoin Japan Inc. will oversee media initiatives along with events and services connected to cryptocurrency operations from its base at Roppongi Hills in Tokyo. The purchase of the domain name bitcoin.jp positions Metaplanet as a pivotal player within Japan’s burgeoning cryptocurrency landscape.
The Japanese market presents distinct advantages such as low-interest rates and tax incentives available for individual investors via NISA accounts; coupled with its status as one of the largest capital markets globally creates enticing prospects for engaging in bitcoin treasury activities.
This strategic positioning reflects increasing competition among companies looking to capitalize on bitcoin holdings viewed now more than ever as essential financial assets within corporate strategies. Notably, Metaplanet’s fundraising represents one of this year’s most significant investments into bitcoin by any publicly traded entity thus far in 2025.
Institutional stakeholders have particularly highlighted potential future offerings involving preferred shares backed by bitcoin due to enhanced Net Asset Value (BTC NAV), which could lead to innovative financial products emerging from these developments. A commitment towards long-term value creation is demonstrated by implementing a lock-up period lasting sixty days for executives and major shareholders alike.
As bitcoin continues trading above $116K per coin mark , Metaplanet’s ambitious growth strategy illustrates heightened institutional demand seeking exposure through publicly traded avenues . Their comprehensive approach combining direct acquisitions alongside revenue-generating ventures signifies an evolution that may well serve future adopters aiming at integrating cryptocurrencies into traditional finance frameworks effectively .
This article titled “Bitcoin Price Remains Above $116K As Metaplanet Announces Major Fundraising For Acquiring More Bitcoins,” was originally published on Bitcoin Magazine and authored by Vivek Sen .