Metaplanet to Launch U.S. Division, Aims to Raise $250M to Expand BTC Strategy

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet announced Thursday plans to establish a subsidiary in the United States as part of its expansion strategy. The Tokyo-based company noted that it will launch its branch in Florida. The new subsidiary is also expected to raise approximately $25 million in capital to boost its Bitcoin strategy.

A Strategic Move 

As part of the strategy, Metapanet will expand access to liquidity for institutional investors in the world’s leading capital markets.  According to the report, the reason for choosing Florida is that the state is rapidly growing as a global hub for BTC innovation, corporate adoption, and financial liberalization.

Notably, the new subsidiary is a strategic move to boost our international capabilities, capitalize on U.S. market opportunities, and drive Metaplanet’s growth as one of the leading corporate holders of Bitcoin.

Following the latest announcement, the company’s stock price has also seen a remarkable surge, reflecting a 10% rise at 394 JPY. Additionally, the spike in stock price shows strong investor confidence in its Bitcoin strategy.

Since Metaplanet started buying BTC in 2024, the company has shown no signs of stopping. Last month, the company acquired millions of dollars worth of BTC through five distinct transactions. The purchases have contributed approximately $153 million worth of BTC to its portfolio, cementing its status as a top dog in the crypto investment space.

Metaplanet’s aggressive buying reflects its commitment to the digital asset. The company has previously stated that it plans to reach its goal of purchasing 10,000 BTC by the end of this year and 21,000 by 2026.

Big Firms Buying BTC

On April 24, 2025, the firm bought 330 BTC for approximately $28.2 million, increasing its BTC stash. The buy pushed the company’s BTC ownership. As of that month, Metaplanet’s Bitcoin holdings reached 4,855 BTC, acquired for roughly $414.5 million at an average price of $85,386 per bitcoin.  

While Metaplanet plans to expand its presence in the U.S. and raise millions of dollars for BTC acquisitions, the largest corporate BTC holder, Strategy, bagged 15,355 BTC, valued at $1.42 billion. 

Remarkably, the purchase further solidified the firm as a major player in the crypto industry. A total of 553,555 BTC was acquired at an aggregate price of $37.9 billion, with an average price of $66,360 to $68,459 per bitcoin as its holdings.

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