TL;DR
- Metaplanet issued ¥2 billion ($13.3 million) in zero-interest bonds to buy more Bitcoin, taking advantage of a recent dip in BTC’s price.
- The Japanese company now holds over 3,200 BTC, making it the largest corporate Bitcoin holder in Asia and the 10th largest globally.
- Despite a 4% drop in Japan’s Nikkei 225 and a 9% fall in Metaplanet’s stock, the firm remains committed to Bitcoin as a long-term reserve asset.
Japanese company Metaplanet has made another bold move: it just issued its tenth round of ordinary bonds, totaling ¥2 billion ($13.3 million), specifically to purchase more Bitcoin. The decision was approved following a board meeting and came as Japan’s Nikkei 225 index dropped 4% ahead of potential new U.S. tariffs linked to “Liberation Day.” These zero-interest bonds will be redeemable at full face value by September 30, 2025, and will be allocated through Metaplanet’s EVO Fund.
Metaplanet’s CEO, Simon Gerovich, summed up the firm’s approach in a single post on X:
“We’re buying the dip!”
With Bitcoin trading just under $81,800—down roughly 2%—the company saw a timely opportunity to boost its BTC reserves. This strategy not only reflects confidence in Bitcoin’s resilience but also aligns with a growing trend among institutional investors seeking alternatives to fiat-based reserves in volatile times.
Metaplanet, Asia’s MicroStrategy
Since officially adopting Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset in May 2024, Metaplanet has invested over $260 million into BTC. With this latest purchase, the company’s total BTC holdings now sit at approximately 3,200 coins, positioning Metaplanet as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder in Asia and the tenth-largest in the world, according to data from “BitcoinTreasuries.net”. Its long-term goal is clear: accumulate 21,000 BTC by 2026.
Many observers liken Metaplanet’s strategy to that of MicroStrategy, the U.S.-based intelligence firm led by Michael Saylor, which currently holds over 500,000 BTC. But Metaplanet is carving its own path. It recently added Eric Trump—son of former U.S. President Donald Trump—to its newly formed advisory board, signaling an intention to expand its influence and network on the global stage.
The Crypto Future Doesn’t Stop in Asia
While some analysts remain skeptical about the timing of Metaplanet’s bond issuance, others interpret it as a powerful vote of confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value. The pro-crypto perspective doesn’t waver in the face of market corrections or geopolitical uncertainty. Companies like Metaplanet are proving that Bitcoin is no longer just a speculative asset—it’s becoming a core strategic tool for future-focused businesses.
