Metaplanet Commits $5 Billion to U.S. Subsidiary for Bitcoin Purchases in Bold Treasury Strategy

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has announced a landmark move to deepen its commitment to Bitcoin, approving a $5 billion capital injection into its U.S.-based subsidiary solely for the purpose of acquiring more BTC. The decision signals a bold expansion of the company's Bitcoin-first treasury strategy and underscores its long-term ambitions to position itself at the forefront of digital asset adoption.

According to an official filing, the funding will be directed entirely toward Bitcoin purchases, with no allocation for operational expenses, salaries, or research and development. The initiative will be executed through Metaplanet Treasury Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary based in Florida, which was established earlier this year to streamline global Bitcoin treasury operations.

The capital injection follows closely on the heels of Metaplanet’s recent acquisition of 1,111 BTC, pushing its total holdings to 11,111 BTC. The company has already made headlines for surpassing industry giants like Coinbase in corporate Bitcoin reserves, drawing comparisons to MicroStrategy’s well-known crypto strategy—albeit with a stronger emphasis on international diversification.

Strategic Shift: From Tokyo to Florida

Metaplanet’s decision to channel its BTC acquisition efforts through a U.S. entity highlights the growing trend of jurisdictional optimization in crypto strategy. In its filing, the company stated that operating through the United States provides “optimal conditions for efficient and large-scale Bitcoin acquisition and management,” citing the country's robust financial infrastructure and regulatory clarity.

The $5 billion will be raised through Metaplanet’s pre-approved stock acquisition rights, allowing the company to unlock capital as its stock valuation increases—a move designed to minimize shareholder dilution while maximizing capital efficiency.

Industry experts view this as a calculated effort to leverage the United States’ deeper capital markets and crypto-friendly regulatory environment. Bitcoin analyst Adam Livingstone noted that Metaplanet is “transitioning Japan into an R&D hub while turning the U.S. into a Bitcoin acquisition engine.”

Vision for 210,000 BTC by 2027

This announcement marks a significant escalation of Metaplanet’s earlier “555 Million Plan,” amplifying its goal of amassing 210,000 BTC by the end of 2027. The company has emphasized that this capital will be used exclusively for direct Bitcoin purchases, reinforcing its unwavering commitment to a BTC-centric strategy.

Despite the enormous scale of the plan, Metaplanet expects a minimal impact on its consolidated financials for the current fiscal year. However, if successful, the move could firmly establish the firm as a global leader in Bitcoin-based capital market innovation.

In parallel, major institutions such as Fidelity have also been ramping up their crypto exposure, with reports suggesting over $105 million in recent Bitcoin purchases. Together, these developments point to a growing trend of institutional adoption, framing Bitcoin not only as a speculative asset but increasingly as a long-term store of value amid global uncertainty.