Metaplanet Announces $26 Million Bond Issue for Bitcoin Purchase

Metaplanet has scheduled its JPY 4 billion ($26.35 million) bond issuance for early February, with plans for redemption in August.

*Metaplanet to issue ¥4.0 Billion in Ordinary Bonds to Purchase Additional Bitcoin* pic.twitter.com/flJqnWR9lT

— Metaplanet Inc. (@Metaplanet_JP) February 10, 2025

According to a recent social media post by Metaplanet, the company will use the funds from this “Metaplanet Inc. 6th Series of Ordinary Bonds” issuance exclusively for purchasing Bitcoin.

Bond Issuance Set for February with August Redemption

The bond is set to be issued on February 13, 2025, with the company planning a straightforward redemption process by August 12 of the same year. Each bond, purchased at face value, will be redeemed at an equivalent amount, indicating a non-interest-bearing structure.

This financial move is part of Metaplanet’s strategic allocation of resources towards digital assets, specifically Bitcoin, to leverage potential in the cryptocurrency market.

The company also published a notice to reveal other details of the bond, including its face value per bond at JPY 250 million ($1.65 million).

Metaplanet’s Stock Skyrockets 4,000% with Bitcoin Investment Strategy

Metaplanet recently experienced a 4,000% surge in stock value, attributed primarily to its strategic pivot to a Bitcoin-centric investment model. This approach has resonated strongly in the financial markets, mirroring successful strategies used by companies like MicroStrategy.

According to TradingView, the company’s stock is now the best-performing stock in Japan. Investors have responded strongly to Metaplanet’s Bitcoin strategy, driving new interest and reflecting broader corporate adoption of digital currencies.

Building on this momentum, Metaplanet announced plans to expand its Bitcoin holdings to 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025, citing the cryptocurrency’s potential for high returns.

This shift also led to a 500% surge in the company’s shareholder base in 2024, indicating growing confidence in its cryptocurrency-focused direction.

“Companies that have seen their stock struggle, often because their business models are not particularly compelling in the eyes of many investors, have opted to follow MicroStrategy’s lead,” said Mark Palmer, senior equity research analyst at The Benchmark Company, in explaining the rise of Metaplanet.

Metaplanet’s move into Bitcoin reflects a strategic recalibration that blends traditional financial methods with the practical potential of digital assets, as some of the best performing assets in recent years.

This deliberate shift should act as a signal that conventional investment approaches must be redefined to take into account these actual, on-the-ground market dynamics.