Metaplanet Raises $13.6 Billion Through International Share Offering

Metaplanet has achieved a significant milestone by raising approximately $13.6 billion through an international share offering, according to BlockBeats. The shares were priced at 614 yen each, reflecting a discount rate of 9.93%. This issuance will increase the company’s total share count by approximately 385 million, bringing it to roughly 1.141 billion shares. The funds raised will primarily be allocated towards purchasing Bitcoin, with around $183.7 billion earmarked for this purpose. Metaplanet has already adopted Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset to mitigate risks from yen depreciation and inflation. As of September 1st, the company owns 20,000 BTC worth approximately 3.22 trillion yen. Furthermore, 20.4 billion yen will be invested in expanding Metaplanet’s revenue-generating activities related to Bitcoin, specifically through Bitcoin options trading, which generated 109.4 billion yen in revenues during the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. Metaplanet remains committed to continuing strategic Bitcoin allocations, leveraging this capital raising for increased BTC holdings and a strengthened long-term competitive position.