Metaplanet Injects $5B Into U.S. Subsidiary to Scale Bitcoin Strategy

Highlights:

• Metaplanet allocates $5B to U.S. unit, expanding aggressive Bitcoin treasury strategy.
• Company surpasses 11,000 BTC, now eighth-largest corporate holder, nearing Tesla’s position.
• Metaplanet shares soar 1,200% in six months, despite recent pullback after U.S. launch.

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has officially entered a more aggressive phase of its Bitcoin-focused expansion strategy. In a recent announcement, the company revealed that its board has authorized up to $5 billion in funding for its U.S. arm, Metaplanet Treasury Corp, based in Florida. The new capital will be used to expand the company’s Bitcoin treasury strategy and strengthen its presence in the American market.

*Notice of Additional Capital Contribution to U.S. Subsidiary* pic.twitter.com/5dWd5Y3s40

— Metaplanet Inc. (@Metaplanet_JP) June 24, 2025

This move is part of its aggressive “555 Million Plan,” first announced on June 6, 2025, aimed at making Metaplanet a global leader in Bitcoin treasury management. Metaplanet’s goal is to reach 30,000 BTC by the end of 2025, and eventually 21K BTC, which is about 1% of all Bitcoin by the end of 2027. 

The official announcement notes:

“While Metaplanet continues to pioneer corporate Bitcoin adoption in Japan, this U.S. expansion underscores our determination to establish a globally integrated treasury model. The Company believes this approach will drive long-term accretion to shareholder value, enhance treasury yield efficiency, and reinforce our positioning at the forefront of Bitcoin-based capital market innovation”.

Metaplanet Boosts Its BTC Holdings

Metaplanet now owns 11,111 Bitcoins, going beyond its earlier goal of 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025. The firm is now the seventh-largest Bitcoin-holding company and is getting close to Tesla. Over the past six months, Metaplanet’s shares jumped by 1,210%, reaching a high of 1,895 yen (about $13.05). Metaplanet had one of the biggest stock rallies among Bitcoin-holding companies, helping it speed up its recent Bitcoin buys.

After Metaplanet launched its U.S. branch in May, its MTPLF stock rose to $15. But on Monday, the price dropped by 5.9% to $11.64. The stock also fell by 5.38% on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, down to 1,547 JPY.

More companies like GameStop and Semler Scientific are adding Bitcoin to their reserves. Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, remains the largest holder, with 592,345 BTC bought for $41.87 billion at an average price of $70,681 per coin. Speaking at BTC Prague 2025, Saylor said his confidence in Bitcoin has increased. He also highlighted surprising support from the White House and noted that Trump’s victory last year was a turning point for Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Dominates Crypto Portfolios

A recent report by Bybit reveals that Bitcoin’s share in crypto portfolios is steadily increasing. By May, it accounted for 30.95% of total investor holdings, rising from 25.4% recorded in November 2024.

At the same time, the Ether-to-Bitcoin ratio dropped to a 2025 low of 0.15 in April but has since recovered to 0.27. This means investors now hold approximately $4 worth of Bitcoin for every $1 in Ether. Since U.S. President Donald Trump took office, Bitcoin has outperformed all major global assets. Bitcoin has outperformed all major global assets since United States President Donald Trump took office. It has done better than stocks, bonds, and gold, gaining attention as a strong asset for diversifying portfolios and earning extra returns.