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Metaplanet Increases Bitcoin Holdings by 136 BTC, Total Now 20,136 BTC

Metaplanet Increases Bitcoin Holdings by 136 BTC, Total Now 20,136 BTC

Metaplanet’s ¥204.1 billion share issuance will bolster its Bitcoin reserves with a ¥183.7 billion allocation, marking a significant step in its growing institutional Bitcoin strategy.

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Summary

Metaplanet announced plans to raise approximately ¥204.1 billion ($13.66 billion) through an international share issuance, with ¥183.7 billion set aside for Bitcoin purchases. The company will issue 385 million new shares, increasing its total capital to 1.141 billion shares. Metaplanet already holds 20,000 BTC, valued at ¥3.22 trillion as of September 1. Additionally, the company aims to expand its Bitcoin options trading business, which generated ¥109.4 billion in revenue in FY2025 Q2.

Terms & Concepts
  • Bitcoin options trading: A type of financial derivative where traders buy and sell options contracts tied to Bitcoin’s price, allowing for speculation or hedging.
  • Share issuance: The process of offering new shares to the public to raise capital, in this case, to fund Bitcoin acquisitions.