Metaplanet Inc. widely recognized as the main Bitcoin Treasury company in Japan, has announced an important update to its strategy of accumulation of Bitcoin, revealing the “555 million plan” aimed at acquiring over 210,000 BTC by the end of 2027, which is equivalent to 1% of the total offer of Bitcoin.
This new goal marks a dramatic increase compared to the previous “21 million floors” of the company, which aimed at only 21,000 BTC by 2026. The progress far exceeded, with 8,888 BTC already ensured from June 2, pushing strategic change.
To finance this growth, Metaplanet has launched the largest increase in Asia Bitcoin, with the aim of guaranteeing 770.9 billion ¥ (about $ 5.4 billion) through the issue of 555 million shares through moving movement. This is the first structure of its kind in Japan, at the price of a prize on the market, made possible by the high liquidity and volatility of the company.
At the annual General Assembly of March 24, shareholders approved an increase in authorized shares from 161 million to 1.61 billion, following a division of 10 by 1 uniform starting from 1 April 2025; Metaplanet has about 296 million remaining authorized actions. The 555 million shares issued on the basis of the new plan will bring the completely diluted shares of the company in circulation to around 759 million.
The objectives and performance of Metaplanet’s bitcoin performance for 2025 showed a strong momentum, with quarterly yields of the BTC of 41.7% in Q3 2024, 309.8% in Q4 2024, 95.6% in Q1 2025, 66.3% in Q2 2025 and project 35% of rewards for Q3 and Q4. 225.4%, closing of the entire year of 232%.
Metaplanet also announced the issue of 20-22 ° series of equity acquisition rights through a third party assignment to Evo Fund, potentially adding 555 million new shares. The initial operating price is set at JPY 1.388 and will adapt regularly on the basis of actions prices, with some series including a prize to protect shareholders. The operating period will take place from 24 June 2025 to 23 June 2027, with the proceeds scheduled for about 767.4 billion JPY. This loan supports “555 million floors” and a further accumulation of bitcoin.
The Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich wrote in an X post, “Thanks to all our shareholders,” he said. “We are honored to be on this journey with you. Metaplanet is accelerating in the future – fed by Bitcoin.”