Metaplanet, a Tokyo‑listed company often called Japan’s ‘Strategy,’ has just raised $210 million in zero‑interest bonds to add more Bitcoin to its treasury. The board signed off on the 18th series of ordinary bonds on Monday.
Those notes, bought only by the Cayman Islands firm Evo Fund, come with an early‑redemption option and mature on December 12, 2025. According to public filings, every dollar collected will go straight into more BTC.
Bond Issue For Bitcoin Buy
Metaplanet tapped debt markets for the fresh funds without taking on any interest costs. That move shows strong confidence in Bitcoin’s outlook.
The bonds sit alongside earlier issues that have funded past coin purchases. With no coupons to pay, Metaplanet can use every cent of the $210 million for crypto.
*Metaplanet Issues 210 Million USD in 0% Ordinary Bonds to Purchase Additional $BTC* pic.twitter.com/cglQAFDKUi
— Metaplanet Inc. (@Metaplanet_JP) June 16, 2025
Rising Bitcoin Holdings
Based on reports from Bitcoin Treasuries, Metaplanet now holds nearly 8,890 BTC. This round added 1,088 coins at recent market rates. At today’s prices, that stash is almost $450 million.
The firm’s balance sheet is turning into a crypto playbook. It follows the strategy championed by Michael Saylor’s company, Strategy, which first inspired this approach.
$210M. 0% interest. All Bitcoin.
2億1,000万ドル。金利0%。すべてビットコイン。 https://t.co/CYiwmq8zDW— Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) June 16, 2025
Market Reaction And Risks
Investors have piled into Metaplanet stock over the past year, sending shares up more than 4,500%. Yet hedge funds have made it the most‑shorted stock in Japan.
Short sellers are betting on a Bitcoin fall or a shift in global interest rates that could change bond markets. If big swings hit BTC prices, Metaplanet could face pressure on both its debt and equity fronts.
Seamus Rocca, CEO at Xapo Bank, said this week that firms allocating to Bitcoin need to focus on what they can hold for at least five years. He warned against chasing trends or building big bets you can’t stick with when prices wobble.
Companies like Metaplanet and Strategy represent outliers with high conviction in their plans. Patience and a clear framework matter most, he added.
Yen Weakness Adds Context
Japan’s currency has slipped against the dollar this week amid doubts over future Bank of Japan policy. A weaker yen makes dollar‑priced assets like Bitcoin even more tempting for local firms.
Based on reports, Metaplanet sees an edge in buying now while the currency is soft, aiming for gains over the bonds’ one‑and‑a‑half‑year life.
Overall, Metaplanet’s all‑in Bitcoin bet is drawing plenty of attention. The zero‑interest deal and 8,888‑coin haul show it’s doubling down.
Featured image from VRITIMES, chart from TradingView
