Metaplanet Secures $130M Loan to Expand Bitcoin Holdings
Metaplanet announced that it has executed a $130 million loan under its credit facility to buy more Bitcoin.
Metaplanet announced that it has executed a $130 million loan under its credit facility to buy more Bitcoin.
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet allocated $119 million of its $151 million preferred share raise to Bitcoin purchases and options trading, covering operations through March 2026.
Metaplanet’s aggressive shift into Bitcoin has pushed its revenue growth to 1,700% YoY as total assets reached 550.7 billion yen.
The Tokyo-listed firm executed the loan on Oct. 31 using its 30,823 BTC as collateral, with funds earmarked for acquisitions and buybacks.
Metaplanet stock price briefly surged 10% to 540 JPY after announcing a 150 million share buyback program, but later retraced to 500 JPY.
Metaplanet’s enterprise value has fallen below the worth of its Bitcoin reserves, with shares plunging 70% since June
Capital Group has doubled its stake in Metaplanet, becoming the largest shareholder with an 11.45% holding worth nearly $500 million.
Metaplanet has recently purchased Bitcoin.jp domain to create a unified platform for Bitcoin-related media, events, and services.
Metaplanet stock has corrected nearly 70% from its June highs, as institutional short positions from major banks like Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, etc.
Metaplanet has closed its international share offering, with a plan to use the proceeds for the purchase of Bitcoin.
Metaplanet stock price falls under 700 JPY amid strong selling pressure despite purchasing an additional 136 BTC for $15.2 million.
Metaplanet stock price dropped 5.4% to test support at 830 JPY today, with analysts citing weakness in its internal “flywheel” funding model.
Metaplanet raises $881M for Bitcoin purchases, aiming for 30,000 BTC by year-end. Stock jumps 5.7% on FTSE index inclusion.
Metaplanet has now joined the FTSE Russell’s September 2025 Semi-Annual Review, FTSE Japan Index, and FTSE All-World Index.
Metaplanet has acquired 463 Bitcoin for ¥8 billion (~$53.7M), pushing its total holdings to 17,595 BTC.