Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has announced a significant capital raise of ¥770.9 billion ($5.4 billion) that aims to significantly expand its Bitcoin holdings and is a bold step in Japan’s growing institutional adoption of digital assets. Metaplanet Launches Historic ¥770.9 Billion Bitcoin-Focused Stock Market Rally, Targets 1% of Total BTC Supply by 2027 The capital will be raised through the issuance of 555 million shares through rolling strike warrants, a financial instrument rarely seen in the Japanese market. Notably, Metaplanet became the first company in Japan to issue such warrants at a higher premium than the current market price, signaling strong confidence in its long-term Bitcoin strategy. This ambitious increase is also in line with Metaplanet’s newly announced goals: to acquire 100,000 BTC by the end of 2026 and 210,000 BTC by the end of 2027. If these goals are met, the company will be able to control 1% of Bitcoin’s total final supply, capped at 21 million coins. The firm’s aggressive Bitcoin purchasing plan follows a growing global trend for public companies to add digital assets to their balance sheets as a hedge against inflation, currency devaluation and to diversify reserves. Metaplanet’s move also positions Japan more prominently on the global Bitcoin investment map amid growing institutional interest in digital assets in Asia. Further details regarding the warrant structure and acquisition roadmap are expected to be announced in the coming weeks. *This is not investment advice.