The Japanese company Metaplanet is accelerating its Bitcoin (BTC) strategy. While the company began accumulating BTC last year, those efforts pale in comparison to its ambitious plans for 2025 and beyond.
21,000 Bitcoins by 2026
Hotel investor Metaplanet joined the growing number of companies using BTC as a hedge against inflation in April last year. The publicly traded company declared Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset, accumulating a total of 1,762 BTC in 2024. At current Bitcoin prices, this stash is worth over $181 million.
Earlier this month, Metaplanet publicly announced its goal to reach 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025.
However, there is still a long way to go. But Metaplanet is often referred to as the “Asian MicroStrategy” for a reason—the company plans to utilize all available financial tools to expand its digital holdings.
Looking Ahead: 21,000 BTC by 2026
In a new press release, Metaplanet outlined its longer-term goal for 2026: the company aims to hold a staggering 21,000 BTC in its balance sheet. In other words, its Bitcoin reserves are set to grow exponentially in the coming years.
To achieve this ambitious goal, Metaplanet plans to issue 21 million shares to raise 116.65 billion yen (approximately $750 million)—marking the largest BTC-related capital raise in Asia to date.
The company’s press statement emphasized:
“Metaplanet’s Bitcoin strategy for 2025-2026 reflects our commitment to innovation and leadership in Bitcoin treasury operations. As we execute this ambitious plan, we aim to create long-term value for our shareholders by increasing our Bitcoin holdings and maximizing BTC returns.”
16th Largest BTC Holder Among Public Companies
According to Bitcoin Treasuries data, Metaplanet is currently the 16th largest BTC holder among publicly traded companies worldwide. However, the company appears determined to climb higher in the rankings in the coming years.
At the top of the list, MicroStrategy remains the undisputed leader, holding a massive 471,107 BTC. Just 2 days ago, the U.S. tech company announced another Bitcoin purchase worth $1.1 billion, funded through a new stock issuance.
This latest MicroStrategy purchase follows an earlier acquisition this week, in which the company bought another $1.1 billion worth of BTC through a stock sale.
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