Metaplanet Bitcoin Investment Secures ¥4 Billion in Zero-Interest Bonds

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Metaplanet, a Japan-listed company, has raised ¥4 billion ($26.32 million) by selling bonds with 0% interest. The company first planned to use this money to buy more Bitcoin but later decided to use it for bond repayments. This move helps Metaplanet manage its funds better, reduce foreign exchange risks, and still keep Bitcoin as an important part of its financial strategy. Despite the change, Metaplanet’s stock price has jumped 64% this year, showing strong market confidence in its Bitcoin-focused approach.

Building Asia’s Largest Bitcoin Holdings

Metaplanet started buying Bitcoin in April 2024 and has already collected 1,762 BTC, spending $137 million. The company believes Bitcoin is valuable because it has a limited supply and isn’t controlled by any government. By 2026, Metaplanet plans to increase its holdings to 21,000 BTC, aiming to become the biggest Bitcoin holder in Asia. Their growing Bitcoin reserves have also attracted more investors, with their shareholder count increasing by 500% to 50,000 in 2024.

Backed by MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor

Metaplanet’s strategy has caught the attention of Strategy’s executive chairman michael saylor

michael saylor

Michael J. Saylor is an enthusiastic blockchain influencer and a splendid leader. He is an entrepreneur and business executive who co-founded Microstrategy, he is chairman and CEO of the same Microstrategy. He is a vocal advocate of Bitcoin. He is highly skilled in enterprise software and also has a rich knowledge of numerous fields, including analytics, data warehouses, leadership, SaaS, management, cloud computing, startups, professional services, enterprise architecture, mobile devices, and many more.
Location: United States
Education :
He graduated from MIT in 1987 with a double major in aeronautics, science, technology, and society.
Experience:

He has been an Executive Chairman & Founder at MicroStrategy from Aug 2022 – Present 
He was also Chairman, CEO & Founder of MicroStrategy from Oct 1989 to Aug 2022 

Skills: Buisness Intelligence and Data warehousing
Net Worth: Saylor’s net worth is about $4.6 billion, according to Forbes. He also held 2.4 million shares of MicroStrategy
Events Attended: Bitcoin 2024 Nashville and BTC prague
msaylor@microstrategy.com

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a well-known Bitcoin supporter. He praised the company’s performance, as its stock price skyrocketed from below ¥1,000 in October 2024 to over ¥6,650 today. This massive 4,000% increase has made Metaplanet one of Japan’s most popular stocks, drawing attention from both crypto and traditional investors.

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Is This a Winning Formula?

Strategy has started this trend and have successfully borrowed money to buy Bitcoin, and Metaplanet seems to be following the same playbook. Strategy doubled its stock price in five years with this approach, proving that Bitcoin can be a strong financial asset. Since Japan has low interest rates, Metaplanet can borrow money cheaply to keep adding more Bitcoin to its reserves. The companies are cashing on these recent dips to add more BTC on low rates. 

Bitcoin is currently trading at $96,226, with a market cap of $1.90 trillion. As the U.S. considers holding Bitcoin as part of its financial reserves, more companies might copy Metaplanet’s strategy. However, Bitcoin’s price can be unpredictable, and its limited supply could make future purchases harder. If Metaplanet manages its risks well, it could become Asia’s leading Bitcoin-holding company. But if the market turns against them, this bold move could also backfire. Only time will tell if this is a genius financial play or a high-risk gamble.