Japanese tech and investment firm Metaplanet has announced a major expansion of its Bitcoin (BTC) treasury strategy with the approval of a $5 billion capitalization of its U.S.-based subsidiary, Metaplanet Treasury Corp., headquartered in Florida. The move is part of the company’s ambitious “555 Million Plan”, aimed at aggressively scaling BTC acquisitions and securing a dominant position among global BTC treasury holders.
The new capital will allow Metaplanet to access deeper liquidity pools in U.S. financial markets and over-the-counter (OTC) trading desks. Up to now, the company has primarily sourced BTC from Japanese exchanges like BitFlyer and directly from institutional wallets such as those held by QCP Capital.
With increasing competition and shrinking exchange reserves, Metaplanet’s aggressive treasury strategy is viewed as a major contributor to Bitcoin’s growing scarcity. Analysts note that corporate purchases often exceed three times the amount of BTC mined weekly.
Metaplanet has now accumulated 11,111 BTC, exceeding its original goal of holding 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025. This surge was enabled by the meteoric rise of its stock, which has climbed 1,250% in six months, reaching 1,895 JPY (~$13.05 USD).
The company's BTC buying strategy has outpaced even MicroStrategy (MSTR) in recent weeks. While Metaplanet added 1,111 BTC in the past week alone, MicroStrategy’s purchases slowed to just 245 BTC.
Despite its rapid growth, Metaplanet still holds 0.000018 BTC per share, approximately 100 times less than MSTR, highlighting the company’s later market entry and higher average purchase price of $95,869 per BTC.
This U.S. expansion signals Metaplanet’s commitment to becoming a globally recognized BTC treasury entity. The company’s transparent operations and visible cold wallet addresses contribute to its growing credibility among institutional investors.
As Metaplanet climbs into the top 10 BTC-holding companies, it is inching closer to surpassing Tesla, Inc. in total reserves. The top 100 corporate BTC holders now collectively own over 834,000 BTC, and entry to this elite group requires a minimum of 21 BTC.
Looking ahead, Metaplanet has outlined an ambitious goal: to accumulate 210,000 BTC by the end of 2027 — a number rivaling national reserves and nearly 1% of Bitcoin’s total supply. If achieved, this would make Metaplanet one of the most influential BTC holders globally, alongside central banks and sovereign funds.
This strategic vision sets Metaplanet apart from other treasury firms, many of which have made sporadic and unstructured BTC purchases. In contrast, Metaplanet is positioning itself as a disciplined, long-term accumulator with global ambitions — much like the path pioneered by MicroStrategy.
Conclusion
Metaplanet’s $5B U.S. subsidiary capitalization represents a bold move in an increasingly competitive BTC treasury landscape. With momentum on its side, and a clear blueprint for expansion, Metaplanet is redefining what it means to be a corporate Bitcoin giant in 2025 — and beyond.
June 2025, Cryptoniteuae