Tokyo-based Metaplanet is raising cash to fund its Bitcoin purchases via the issuance of ordinary bonds. The firm has raised 3.6 billion JPY (US$23 million) from the issuance, which it says it will deploy toward its BTC buying spree.
Metaplanet Issues Ordinary Bonds To Power Bitcoin Purchases
According to a disclosure on X, Metaplanet has issued 3.6 billion JPY ($23 million) in ordinary bonds to expand its Bitcoin cache. Per the statement, the raise has the consent of the Board of Directors, making it the 12th issuance of ordinary bonds for Metaplanet.
The new bonds will not bear interest and will be redeemable at face value at the end of October 2025. With the processes for issuance complete, Metaplanet says the purpose of the fund raise is to purchase more Bitcoin.
“The proceeds raised through this issuance will be allocated to the purchase of Bitcoin, in accordance with the stated use of funds,” read the statement.
Metaplanet is on a red-hot streak for BTC accumulation, reaching the 5,000 Bitcoin mark after buying 145 BTC in late April. Rather than rest on its laurels, Metaplanet is scouring for cash to add more Bitcoin to its stash, turning to bond issuance for funding.
At current prices, Metaplanet’s raise of $23 million can purchase around 250 BTC for the Tokyo-based company. Metaplanet has set a target of 10,000 BTC before the end of 2025, and an aggressive accumulation spree puts the firm on track to achieve its goal.
Is The Company Positioning For Even Bigger Bitcoin Purchases
MicroStrategy has its sights on increasing its Bitcoin holdings in the coming days, mirroring MicroStrategy’s moves. Early in the week, Metaplanet tapped David Bailey to join its Strategic Board of Advisors, teaming up with Eric Trump.
The company followed up with the launch of a new US subsidiary, opting to set up shop in Florida. Metaplanet says the US launch will provide access to deeper institutional pools to power more Bitcoin purchases. Launched with a $250 million operating capital, the new US entity can purchase up to 2,777 BTC.
Metaplanet and Microstrategy have gained over $5.1 billion from their combined Bitcoin treasury strategy in 2025. However, Metaplanet has raked in $200 million in paper gains from its Q1 BTC accumulation, stoking enthusiasm for bigger purchases.
The gains follow the rise of Bitcoin price in recent days, with BTC inching toward $100K. Bitcoin has risen to $97K in a rally that sees BTC climb by over 4% in the last seven days.
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]]>Metaplanet stock price has come crashing down more than 9%, slipping under 400 JPY levels, despite the firm announcing its 2 billion JPY Bitcoin purchase plan. This happened as the Japanese stock market tanked 4% in early trading hours on Monday, as they prepare for President Trump’s “Liberation Day” on April 2.
Metaplanet Issues 2 Billion JPY In Zero-Interest Bonds for Bitcoin Purchase
Earlier today, Metaplanet announced the issuance of its 10th Series of Ordinary Bonds worth 2 Billion JPY to the EVO FUND. The officials stated that they would use these funds exclusively to fund Bitcoin purchases.
The zero-interest bonds, each with a face value of ¥50 million, are scheduled for redemption on September 30, 2025. Simon Gerovich, Representative Director of Metaplanet, oversaw the bond issuance. In a message on the X platform, Gerovich wrote: “Buying the dip!” Apart from the Japanese firm, Bitcoin miner Marathon Digital has also announced a $2 billion stock sale to fund its Bitcoin purchases ahead.
In less than a year of adding Bitcoin to its balance sheet, the Japanese firm has already accumulated 3,350 BTC at an average purchase price of $83,000 per BTC. To execute its BTC purchase plan moving ahead, the firm has also tapped Eric Trump to join its board of advisers. Despite the current development, the stock price has come under severe selling pressure, dropping by 23% over the past week after a strong rally in early March.
Trump Liberation Day Pushes Japanese Stock Market Down 4%
As the global markets prepare for the Trump “Liberation Day” set to kick in on April 2nd, Japan’s stock market has dropped more than 4% in the early trading hours on Monday. Bitcoin price sees continued selling pressure, slipping under $81,500 as markets brace for greater macro uncertainty this week. This overall development has led to further selling pressure on the Metaplanet stock in recent days.
Global market is bracing for major turbulence ahead as risk-ON assets face strong selling pressure as Trump’s reciprocal tariffs kick in. President Trump has declared Wednesday as “Liberation Day,” marking the start of a wave of new tariffs. The U.S. is set to impose 20%+ tariffs on imports from over 25 countries, targeting goods valued at more than $1.5 trillion by the end of April. Amid this massive uncertainty, the Gold price is eying a solid $3,100 levels.
Policy Uncertainty Surges to Historic Highs
The Economic Policy Uncertainty Index has soared to unprecedented levels, surpassing nearly every major crisis in modern U.S. history. Current uncertainty levels are approximately 80% higher than those recorded during the 2008 financial crisis.
This surge in policy-related uncertainty is contributing to wider market swings, with analysts predicting an exceptionally volatile trading week ahead. Investors remain on edge as they navigate heightened instability across financial markets.
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Japan’s MicroStrategy Metaplanet has continued with its Bitcoin acquisition strategy while targeting a 35% BTC yield this year in 2025. Since the beginning of the year, the company’s stock price has already appreciated by 68% so far, and further aggressive acquisition of BTC could propel it to 10,000 JPY.
Metaplanet Announces Bitcoin Purchase Eyeing 35% BTC Yield
Earlier today, the Japanese firm announced the purchase of 135 Bitcoins for an investment value of $13 million and an average price of $96,185 per Bitcoin. Interestingly, it seems that this purchase came just hours before today’s crypto market crash wherein the BTC price slipped to $92,000.
Following its recent purchase, Metaplanet announced that the firm has attained a year-to-date BTC yield of 23.2% in 2025. As of February 25, 2025, the company holds a total of 2,235 BTC, acquired for roughly $182.9 million at an average price of $81,834 per Bitcoin.
Company CEO Simon Gerovich shared an update on the company’s Bitcoin performance metrics. He further stated that the firm plans to attain a BTC Yield of 35% by the end of 2025. The Japanese MicroStrategy has already announced its ambitious plan of accumulating 21,000 Bitcoins by the end of 2026.
Gerovich emphasized that BTC yield remains the key performance metric for Bitcoin treasury companies, stating, “We will continue to focus on maximizing basis points (BPS)”. Commenting on the development, the firm’s Bitcoin strategist Dylan LeClair said: that Metaplanet has successfully raised approximately $47 million in equity within the first four trading days of its ambitious “21m Plan”. The fundraising effort has already achieved 5.54% of its target, signaling strong initial momentum.
Will Stock Price Rally to 10,000 JPY?
Last month in January, the Metaplanet stock rallied to its all-time high level above 7,000 JPY. However, after the partial retracement, it is now trading at 6,010 levels. If the Japanese firm continues with its aggressive Bitcoin acquisition plans, the stock rally can continue further to 10,000 JPY levels from here onwards.
Metaplanet announced plans for a stock split to address concerns over the rising cost of its shares. This will help to enhance market liquidity and attract a broader investor base. The company emphasized in a press release that the split would lower the price per trading unit, making its stock more accessible to a wider range of investors.
The Japanese firm views this move as an opportunity to strengthen its relationship with shareholders while addressing financial barriers created by the high share price.
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Metaplanet, popular as Japan’s MicroStrategy announced that it has completed raising 4 billion Yen via the issuance of 0% unsecured, unaltered, ordinary bonds. The company plans to use all of this capital raised to increase its Bitcoin holdings towards its targeted goal of having 21,000 BTC in the company’s Treasury by the end of 2026.
Metaplanet Announces JPY 116.3 Billion Bitcoin Investment Plan
Metaplanet Inc. disclosed plans to allocate JPY 107.3 billion ($717 million) for Bitcoin purchases through February 2027, with an additional JPY 5 billion for Bitcoin income generation business through December 2025. Furthermore, the company has already revealed its Bitcoin buying plan of acquiring 21,000 BTC by the end of 2026.
The announcement follows the company’s JPY 4 billion bond issuance to EVO FUND. The firm currently holds 1,761.98 BTC, valued at approximately JPY 27.9 billion. The funding modification includes JPY 4 billion for bond redemption scheduled for August 2025, to be secured through new stock acquisition rights.
Metaplanet cites Japan’s economic challenges – including high debt, negative interest rates, and yen depreciation – as key factors driving its Bitcoin adoption strategy. The company views Bitcoin as a primary reserve asset to hedge against inflation and yen devaluation.
Furthermore, the company has set an ambitious target of 35% quarter-over-quarter growth for 2025, signaling a more aggressive approach to yield generation in the upcoming months.
Entering the MSCI Japan Index
The Metaplanet stock has witnessed an unprecedented 4000% surge ever since adopting the Bitcoin strategy and adding BTC to its balance sheet. The stock price touched a fresh all-time high of 7,020 JPY on Wednesday, with the move appreciated by Microstrategy’s Michael Saylor.
Company CEO Simon Gerovich announced the inclusion of its stock in the prestigious MSCI Japan Index, effective at the close of February 28, 2025. The MSCI Japan Index is one of the world’s leading stock market indices, tracking large and mid-cap stocks in Japan.
This move is set to bring Metaplanet increased visibility and exposure to institutional investors, as the company’s stock will now be included in many funds and ETFs that track MSCI indexes. With the potential for passive inflows, Metaplanet could see a rise in demand for its shares.
Gerovich expressed that the inclusion is a significant validation of the company’s growth and its progress in executing its Bitcoin strategy.
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Bhushan is a FinTech enthusiast with a keen understanding of financial markets. His interest in economics and finance has led him to focus on emerging Blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. He is committed to continuous learning and stays motivated by sharing the knowledge he acquires. In his free time, Bhushan enjoys reading thriller fiction novels and occasionally explores his culinary skills.
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Metaplanet, popular as Japan’s MicroStrategy, has raised an additional 4.5 billion Japanese Yen through the issuance of ordinary bonds to fund the company’s additional Bitcoin buying. The bonds, which will carry no interest, were issued to EVO FUND and have a maturity date of June 16, 2025. Amid this development, the company’s stock price surged to new all-time highs taking the company valuation past $1 billion.
Metaplanet Issues 4.5 Billion JPY in Bonds for Bitcoin Purchases
On Tuesday, Japanese technology giant Metaplanet announced the issuance of its 4th Series Ordinary Bonds to raise funds for Bitcoin purchases. In its notice, Japan’s MicroStrategy stated that it plans to issue up to 4.5 billion yen worth of Bonds, with each bond valued at 2.5 billion yen.
Additionally, the Japanese technology firm also said that it plans to issue additional ordinary bonds (private placement bonds) totaling up to 5 billion JPY to the bondholder either in one or multiple tranches. The details of these future bond issuances, including interest rate, payment date, and maturity date, remain undecided.
Drawing a leaf from MicroStrategy’s playbook of Bitcoin acquisition, the Japanese firm has been on an aggressive Bitcoin buying spree since May 2024. The company has already added more than 1000 BTC to its balance sheet in a short period of time.
Stock Price Hits New All-Time High Above 4,000 JPY
The Metaplanet stock has recorded robust rally recently, hitting a fresh all-time high of 4,270 JPY earlier today. Just in the last five trading sessions, the stock price has surged by 51% while extending its year-to-date gains to a massive 2,450%. Thanks to the company’s Bitcoin acquisition strategy which has helped generate major gains for the company’s shareholders.
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich announced major achievements for the company as its stock surged to record levels. The stock hit an all-time high of ¥4,270, alongside a record trading volume of ¥27.8 billion (~$180 million). With this rally, the company’s market capitalization crossed the $1 billion milestone, marking a significant achievement.
Milestones Achieved Today
All-Time High: ¥4,270
Record Volume: ¥27.8B (~$180M)
Market Cap: $1B milestone reachedThank you to all shareholders for being part of this journey! pic.twitter.com/f6rnuLaCd0
— Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) December 17, 2024
The good this is that the Japanese firm is also passing on the rewards to its shareholders through its Bitcoin-focused shareholder program. Recently, the firm joined hands with SBI VC Trade Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of SBI Holdings, Inc. with its shareholder program designed to offer additional value to shareholders through rewards tied to Bitcoin.
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Bhushan is a FinTech enthusiast with a keen understanding of financial markets. His interest in economics and finance has led him to focus on emerging Blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. He is committed to continuous learning and stays motivated by sharing the knowledge he acquires. In his free time, Bhushan enjoys reading thriller fiction novels and occasionally explores his culinary skills.
Disclaimer: The presented content may include the personal opinion of the author and is subject to market condition. Do your market research before investing in cryptocurrencies. The author or the publication does not hold any responsibility for your personal financial loss.
XLM has lost 4% of its value in the last 24 hours despite the Stellar Organisation announcing a huge adoption news a few hours ago.
XLM, the native coin of the Stellar blockchain, has lost more than 4% of its value in the last 24 hours. It is underperforming in tandem with the broader cryptocurrency market.
The poor performance comes despite the Stellar Organisation announcing that MO-Z.com Trust Company, Inc. will launch GYEN, the first regulated Japanese yen (JPY) stablecoin, and ZUSD, a U.S. dollar stablecoin, on the Stellar network.
The Stellar Organisation believes that the launch of the stablecoins will allow users to transact seamlessly and cost-effectively, leveraging GYEN and ZUSD for near-instant, borderless transactions.
XLM’s poor performance comes as the broader crypto market continues its underwhelming performance this week. The total cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $836 billion, down by 5% in the last 24 hours.
The cryptocurrency market has lost nearly $200 billion since the start of the week. Bitcoin is trading above $16k per coin after losing 6% of its value so far today. Ether is also down by 2% today and is trading around $1,100 per coin.
Key levels to watch
The XLM/USD 4-hour chart is bearish, as Stellar Lumen has been underperforming since the start of the week. The technical indicators show that XLM is performing on par with the broader crypto market.
The MACD line is deep within the negative zone, indicating a bearish trend for Stellar Lumens. The 14-day relative strength index of 35 shows that XLM could enter the oversold region if the bearish trend continues.
At press time, XLM is trading at $0.0907 per coin. If the market sell-off continues, XLM could drop below the $0.0814 support level before the end of the day. In the event of an extended selling pressure, XLM could trade below the $0.0730 support level for the first time in a year.
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