Catenaa, Sunday, June 29, 2025-Japan-based Metaplanet said Tuesday its board approved a $5 billion capital contribution to its U.S. subsidiary, signaling a major push to expand its global bitcoin-focused strategy.
The move follows the company’s establishment of its American unit in Miami last month as part of an aggressive international growth plan.
Metaplanet said the fresh injection will be sourced through stock acquisition rights and used to build a globally integrated corporate treasury centered on bitcoin holdings. The firm, which first adopted its bitcoin accumulation strategy in April 2024, aims to use the cryptocurrency as a long-term value driver for shareholders.
The company confirmed it added 1,111 bitcoin to its reserves this week, bringing its total holdings to 11,111 BTC. That places Metaplanet as the world’s eighth-largest corporate bitcoin holder, just behind Tesla, according to figures from bitcointreasuries.net.
Despite the announcement, Metaplanet’s U.S.-listed shares (MTPLF) fell 5.9% Monday to $11.64, while its Tokyo-listed stock dropped 6.36% during Tuesday afternoon trading. The company said the capital infusion is unlikely to significantly impact the current fiscal year, with further updates to be disclosed when material.
Metaplanet said its U.S. expansion reflects a broader ambition to become a global pioneer in corporate bitcoin adoption, moving beyond Japan as it scales its treasury strategy worldwide.
